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Kelli Dominick Allen

Kelli Dominick Allen

Adjunct Professor in the Department of Medicine
Medicine, General Internal Medicine
domin004@mc.duke.edu
HSRD (152), Bldg 16, 508 Fulton Street, Durham, NC

Overview

* Improving care and outcomes for individuals with osteoarthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions with an emphasis on non-pharmacological therapies including physical activity, weight management, rehabilitation services, and pain coping
* Understanding rand reducing disparities in musculoskeletal conditions
* Musculoskeletal conditions in U.S. military Veterans
* Pragmatic clinical trials
* Adaptive interventions

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Adjunct Professor in the Department of Medicine · 2014 - Present Medicine, General Internal Medicine, Medicine

Recent Publications

Osteoarthritis physical activity care pathway: Results of an exploratory trial.

Journal Article Osteoarthr Cartil Open · March 2026 OBJECTIVE: To conduct an exploratory randomized controlled trial of a physical activity intervention for individuals with osteoarthritis (OA) involving telephone-delivered coaching, activity self-monitoring, and connection with resources to support activit ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants

Behavior and Physiology in Aging

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institute on Aging · 2015 - 2025

IPA Extension - Kevin Caves

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center · 2018 - 2018

Multisite RCT Investigating the Efficacy of Massage in Osteoarthritis

ResearchSignificant Contributor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2009 - 2016

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Education, Training & Certifications

Pennsylvania State University · 2001 Ph.D.