Status:
COMPLETED
A Cost-efficiency Analysis of Primary Assessors for Patients With Knee Pain in Primary Care
Lead Sponsor:
Vastra Gotaland Region
Conditions:
Osteoarthritis, Knee
Eligibility:
All Genders
38+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Background: Almost half of the Swedish population are overweight or obese. This will probably affect the incidence of osteoarthritis since overweight is a strong risk factor. Osteoarthritis consultati...
Detailed Description
Problem statements: What is the difference in cost efficiency between a healthcare process with a physiotherapists as primary assessor and a physician as primary assessor for patients with suspected ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Knee pain most of the days the last month
- Over 38 years old
- Crepitus on active motion
- Morning stiffness less than 30 minutes
Exclusion
- Not been diagnosed for current knee pain
- Non-traumatic cause due to current knee pain
- No other rheumatic, severe somatic or psychological diseases that can affect the outcome measures.
- Not pregnant
- Does not know enough Swedish to answer questionnaires.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 7 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 17 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
363 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03822533
Start Date
February 7 2019
End Date
March 17 2022
Last Update
May 6 2024
Active Locations (9)
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1
Närhälsan Vänersborg Rehabmottagning
Vänersborg, VastraGotaland, Sweden
2
Medpro Clinic Brålanda-Torpa Vårdcentral
Brålanda, Västra Götaland County, Sweden
3
Medpro Clinic Lilla Edet Vårdcentral
Lilla Edet, Västra Götaland County, Sweden
4
Närhälsan Lilla Edets Rehabmottagning
Lilla Edet, Västra Götaland County, Sweden