RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06512727

The PROACTIVE Study for Black Elders

Testing the Pain Relief of musculOskeletal Conditions and Arthritis Using Culturally Tailored InterVentions for Black Elders (PROACTIVE) Intervention: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Sponsor

University of Florida

Enrollment

120 participants

Start Date

May 7, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Pain, Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain Chronic Pain Osteoarthritis Movement Evoked Pain

Summary

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).

Eligibility

Min Age: 50 YearsMax Age: 92 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

The PROACTIVE study tests a culturally tailored pain self-management program designed specifically for older Black and African American adults living with chronic musculoskeletal pain — conditions like osteoarthritis and chronic low back pain that cause persistent, movement-triggered discomfort. The intervention combines pain education, active prayer skills, and financial counseling about healthcare benefits, delivered by a faith-community nurse over four weeks. Adults aged 50–92 who self-identify as Black or African American, report at least six months of lower-body musculoskeletal pain, and have health insurance coverage in Florida may be eligible. Participants are randomized to either the PROACTIVE program or usual care, complete weekly sessions of up to two hours, and use a mobile app to track pain between sessions. This summary was prepared as patient-facing educational content using AI assistance.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALPROACTIVE Intervention

Duration: Once-weekly face-to-face sessions Session Time: 1.5-2 hours Intervention: (1) culturally congruent self-management (SM) education and + SM resource toolkit, (3) active prayer support, and (3) financial counseling/insurance navigation Reinforcement: daily ecological momentary intervention support using Apple smartwatches