Actively Recruiting
Activating SilverSneakers Benefits for Seniors With Osteoarthritis
Led by Milton S. Hershey Medical Center · Updated on 2026-02-10
1454
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
127 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
M
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Lead Sponsor
H
Humana Healthcare Research
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The aim of this pragmatic randomized controlled trial is to test the effects of a brief proactive care intervention involving mailed material and two phone calls on: (1) increasing participation in SilverSneakers exercise programs among older adults with osteoarthritis; (2) improving physical, social and psychological outcomes identified as important to older adults with osteoarthritis; and (3) reducing costly osteoarthritis-related health service use. Approximately 1,454 older adults with osteoarthritis who have SilverSneakers access through their Medicare Advantage plan, but no prior SilverSneakers use, will be recruited to participate across the United States. Key outcome measures will be assessed over a two-year follow-up period.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Activating SilverSneakers Benefits for Seniors With Osteoarthritis
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Aged 65 and older.
- Diagnosis of hip, knee, or general osteoarthritis based on ICD-9 or ICD-10 codes.
- Positive response to a standardized question confirming osteoarthritis diagnosis and self-reported hip and/or knee pain.
- Continuous enrollment for at least one year in a Humana Medicare Advantage plan that provides free SilverSneakers access and covers medical and prescription drugs.
- No prior or current enrollment in SilverSneakers.
- Ability to speak English or Spanish.
- Physical and mental ability to provide informed consent, with no diagnosis of dementia and ability to answer comprehension questions about consent.
You will not qualify if you...
- Another person in the same household is enrolling or enrolled in the study.
- Dual enrollment in Medicare and Medicaid.
- Receiving hospice care or long-term institutional care under Part C.
- Receiving care from a provider credentialed through a delegated arrangement.
- No valid mailing address in Humana medical claims databases.
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Penn State College of Medicine
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States, 17033
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
L
Liza S. Rovniak, PhD, MPH
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Number of Arms
2
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