Testing the Pain Relief of musculOskeletal conditions and Arthritis using Culturally Tailored InterVentions for Black Elders (PROACTIVE) Intervention: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Purpose of the study
The proposed exploratory clinical trial will test the feasibility of and determine effect size estimates for a future, more robust clinical trial of PROACTIVE (Pain Relief of musculOskeletal conditions and Arthritis using Culturally Tailored InterVentions for Black Elders). We will test 3 components of PROACTIVE: (1) culturally congruent pain self-management (SM) education, including a SM resource toolkit, (2) active prayer, and (3) financial counseling
Who is eligible?
Individuals may participate if they:
Self-identify as Black/African American (including Afro-Caribbean)
Be 50-92 years of age
Have chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) as defined as persistent or recurrent pain lasting 6 months or longer that arises as part of a disease or injurious process directly affecting bone(s), joint(s), muscle(s), or related soft tissue(s)
Report average CMP intensity at ≥3 on a 0-10 pain scale
Self-report chronic musculoskeletal symptoms: aching, stiffness, or swelling in a major lower extremity joint or low back on most days (4/7) of the week
Have (or be eligible for) a healthcare insurance plan in the state of Florida (Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage plans, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Humana, Aetna, etc.)
Be able to read, write, and understand English at a sixth-grade level
What will happen if I participate?
The intervention is a social/behavioral intervention that does not involve any invasive procedures beyond normal daily activities. Participants will complete surveys, two functional tests that include walking for a short period of time (3 minutes or less) and wearing an Apple smartwatch to respond to daily assessments about pain, treatments, and function. The main risk is transient joint pain during functional tasks, but our participants live with chronic musculoskeletal pain and some pain is expected during movements. The intervention is primarily educational in nature and is administered over four weeks. The risk of physical and psychological harm are low and the benefits of intervention outweigh any risks.
Contact Information
For more information, reach out by phone to (352) 273-6351 or email
painmatters@health.ufl.edu
Research Team
Principal Investigators: Dr. Staja “Star” Booker
Study Coordinator: Dr. Melissa Pinard