Actively Recruiting
The PROACTIVE Study for Black Elders
Led by University of Florida · Updated on 2025-05-09
120
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
125 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Florida
Lead Sponsor
N
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP), while a leading cause of physical disablement, is a neglected national health disparity issue in Black communities. The purpose of this study is to test a novel culturally congruent pain self-management intervention. A total of 120 persons aged 50-92, self-identifying as Black or African American having CMP will be invited to participate in this study. The primary outcome measured throughout this 3-year study is movement-evoked pain (MEP).
CONDITIONS
Official Title
The PROACTIVE Study for Black Elders
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Self-identify as part of the Black American diaspora (Black/African American, Afro-Caribbean)
- Age between 50 and 92 years
- Have chronic musculoskeletal pain lasting 6 months or longer
- Have a chronic musculoskeletal condition affecting at least one lower extremity joint (hip, knee, low back, or ankle)
- Experience aching, stiffness, or swelling in a major lower extremity joint or low back on most days (4-5 days per week)
- Have or be eligible for a healthcare insurance plan in Florida (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Humana, Aetna)
- Able to read, write, and understand English at a sixth-grade level
You will not qualify if you...
- Unwillingness to be randomized to either study group
- Diagnosis of sickle cell disease or related thalassemias
- History of major neurological events (e.g., stroke) or current neurological diseases (e.g., Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy)
- Major cardiovascular problems in the past 6 months causing shortness of breath or chest pain, or uncontrolled high or low blood pressure
- Currently receiving chemotherapy or radiation for active cancer
- Severe physical impairment requiring wheelchair use as primary mobility or unable to dress, bathe, use the toilet, or transfer independently
- Serious mental health disorder requiring hospitalization within past 12 months
- Severe sensory deficits such as severe hearing loss or blindness
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida, United States, 32610
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
S
Staja Q Booker, PhD, RN
CONTACT
F
Fern Webb, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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