• Evaluating Alternative Delivery Models for Arthritis Self-Management Interventions (PI: Christine Pellegrini, PhD.; Co-I: Sara Wilcox, PhD.)
  • This study aims to evaluate a phone-based version of the Walk with Ease program in adults with arthritis in a randomized controlled trial. Outcomes to be examined include pain, function, physical activity, depressive symptoms, self-efficacy, work loss, and healthcare utilization.
  • Funded by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - U48DP006401 (9/30/2021-9/29/2024)
• Reducing Sedentary Time using an Innovative mHealth Intervention among Total Knee Replacement Patients (PI: Christine Pellegrini, Ph.D.; Co-I's: Sara Wilcox, Ph.D., Julia Lee, Ph.D.)
  • The purpose of this study is to examine the innovative approach of decreasing sedentary time prior to targeting physical activity in adults after TKR and determine if a remotely-delivered, mHealth sedentary reduction intervention can decrease sedentary time. 
  • Funded by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) (4/1/2020 - 1/23/2023)
• Energize! Internet-Delivered Physical Activity Program for Adults with Knee Replacement (PI: Christine Pellegrini, Ph.D.; Co-I: Chih-Hsiang Yang, Ph.D.)
  • The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of an internet-based physical activity program on moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA), pain, self-reported physical function, and cognitive function in adults with TKR at 3 months (post intervention) and 6 months (maintenance).
  • Funded by The University of South Carolina Office of Research and Health Sciences (7/1/2023 - 7/1/2024)
• Phone Coaching as a Rescue Strategy for Early Non-Responders Enrolled in an Internet-Delivered Weight Loss Program (PI: Jessica Unick, PhD [The Miriam Hospital]; Co-I: Christine Pellegrini, PhD)
  • The aim of this study was to compare weight outcomes among early non-responders randomized to Brief phone coaching, Extended phone coaching, and Control over the course of an internet-delivered weight loss intervention in adults with overweight and obesity.
  • Funded by NIH/NIDDK - R01 DK117843 (9/18/2018 - 6/30/2023)
• Influence of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Stress and Dietary and Physical Activity Behaviors: A Qualitative Investigation (PI: Pellegrini)   
  
  • The purpose of this study was to explore current changes in stress and diet and activity behaviors from a social ecological perspective by interviewing 30 participants with overweight/obesity during the COVID-10 pandemic.
  • Funded by the Univeristy of South Carolina Office of Research and Health Sciences  (05/15/20–12/31/20)
• Promoting Physical Activity via Physical Therapist Following Knee Replacement – The PATH Study (PI: Christine Pellegrini, PhD; Co-I’s: Debbie Brown, MS, PT, OMT-C [Palmetto Health USC Orthopedic Center], Sara Wilcox, PhD)
  • The purpose of this project was to conduct a pilot randomized controlled trial to examine the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a physical therapist led physical activity intervention on physical activity levels in TKR patients after surgery.
  • Funded by USC ASPIRE-I (7/1/2018 – 9/30/2020)