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To determine the effectiveness of the "Free from Pain" exercise and information programme. The complete programme provides exercises and information for people over the age of 60 to reduce early osteoarthritic and generalised musculoskeletal pain and fear of falling. The study will compare the effects of 2 versions of the Free from Pain programme to ascertain which is the most effective.


Clinical Trial Description

Chronic musculoskeletal conditions are the leading cause of disability worldwide. The World Health Organization estimates that approximately 1.71 billion people have musculoskeletal conditions worldwide. They cause a significant economic burden on the NHS. £5 billion of England's yearly NHS budget goes towards the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. Disability from the initial pain is worsened by immobility, which will cause a loss of muscle mass and fitness and an increased risk of falls, further injury, and diseases associated with poor activity (such as heart attacks and some cancers). In chronic musculoskeletal pain conditions, providing information and participating in exercise programmes are commonly used. However, there are no evidence-based recommendations on which plans are the most effective. The "Free from Pain" exercise programme is a fusion of three different generally accepted exercise programmes. Therapeutic exercise programmes exist for individual body parts, but there is no single generalised exercise programme that targets all body parts. Hence, the creation of this fusion of programmes. The three programmes are the Otago exercises for lower body strength and balance, the motor control exercises for the lower back and the isometric exercises for the neck and shoulder. The Otago exercise program (OEP) was developed by Robertson and Campbell for the New Zealand accident compensation corporation (ACC). The aim of the programme was to improve balance and strength in patients to prevent falls. The Otago exercise programme has also been identified as an effective intervention in community-dwelling older adults for coping with musculoskeletal pain. Educational information leaflets will also be provided as part of the programme. These comprise an introductory leaflet, in addition to 12 reasons to exercise and 12 metaphor leaflets. The 12 reasons to exercise leaflets provide evidence-based information regarding the effects exercise can have on health. The 12 metaphor leaflets will contain metaphors used by the lead investigator in his practice over many years. These metaphors attempt to link everyday life with health, allowing laypersons to better understand the importance of certain lifestyle choices in regard to maintaining health. It will be recommended to participants that they read one reason to exercise leaflet and one metaphor each week for 12 weeks to ensure that they absorb the information fully and do not overbear themselves with information. This is a randomised control trial feasibility study which will be conducted over an 18-month period, during which participants will be asked to provide data in the form of completed surveys three times, at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months. The aim of this randomised control trial feasibility study is to determine the effectiveness of the "Free from Pain" exercise and information programme. The complete programme provides exercises and information for people over the age of 60 in reducing early osteoarthritic and generalised musculoskeletal pain and fear of falling. The study will compare the effects of 2 versions of the Free from Pain programme to ascertain which is the most effective. The study population will include 60 participants who will be split into 2 groups. One group will carry out the exercise classes independently at home, whereas the other group will participate in the online zoom exercise classes with a trained individual leading the class. ;


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NCT number NCT05091671
Study type Interventional
Source Talita Cumi Ltd.
Contact George Ampat, MS, FRCS
Phone 07871590593
Email geampat@gmail.com
Status Not yet recruiting
Phase N/A
Start date February 28, 2023
Completion date December 31, 2023

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