Randomised controlled trial of the cost-effectiveness of water-based therapy for lower limb osteoarthritis
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN36824298 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN36824298 |
| Protocol serial number | HTA 96/32/99 |
| Sponsor | Department of Health (UK) |
| Funder | NIHR Health Technology Assessment Programme - HTA (UK) |
- Submission date
- 25/04/2003
- Registration date
- 25/04/2003
- Last edited
- 08/11/2022
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Musculoskeletal Diseases
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Plain English summary of protocol
Not provided at time of registration
Contact information
Prof Tom Cochrane
Scientific
Scientific
Sport Health & Exercise
University of Staffordshire
Leek Road
Stafford
ST4 2DF
United Kingdom
| Phone | +44 (0)1782 295 855 |
|---|---|
| t.cochrane@staffs.ac.uk |
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Scientific title | Randomised controlled trial of the cost-effectiveness of water-based therapy for lower limb osteoarthritis |
| Study acronym | ROAR |
| Study objectives | Hydrotherapy is believed to be an effective treatment for osteoarthritis (OA). Many physiotherapy centres have specialise hydrotherapy pools but, most remain under utilised because they are not cost-effective to run. Thus a valued service is unrealised on cost grounds. In recent years, aqua- aerobics has become a popular mode of exercise and is used by many people who suffer from "joint" problems. Despite this growth in popularity, neither the efficacy nor the cost-effectiveness of community-based water therapy in the rehabilitation of OA has been evaluated in a well-designed trial. The potential value of this form of treatment to the NHS, therefore, remains unknown. A randomised controlled trial is proposed, to determine: 1. The efficacy of water exercise in the treatment of OA of the lower limb 2. The cost-effectiveness of such an approach 3. The longer term implications of such intervention Stages 2. and 3. will be contingent on the outcome of stage 1. |
| Ethics approval(s) | Not provided at time of registration. |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Musculoskeletal diseases: Arthritis (osteo) |
| Intervention | 1. Hydrotherapy 2. Standard care |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
Pain score on the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities OA index (WOMAC). |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
Additional outcome measures were included to evaluate effects on quality of life, cost-effectiveness and physical function measurements. |
| Completion date | 30/09/2003 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Senior |
| Sex | All |
| Target sample size at registration | 106 |
| Key inclusion criteria | Patients suffering lower limb osteoarthritis |
| Key exclusion criteria | Not provided at time of registration. |
| Date of first enrolment | 01/04/2000 |
| Date of final enrolment | 30/09/2003 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- United Kingdom
- England
Study participating centre
Sport Health & Exercise
Stafford
ST4 2DF
United Kingdom
ST4 2DF
United Kingdom
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not provided at time of registration |
| IPD sharing plan | Not provided at time of registration |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results article | HTA monograph | 01/08/2005 | Yes | No |
Editorial Notes
08/11/2022: Internal review.
