Exercise Adherence Among Older Adults With Osteoarthritis

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Conditions studied: Osteoarthritis

In brief

The purpose of this study is to assess the comparative effects of two different ways of enhancing long-term adherence to and benefits associated with participation in the evidence-based, Fit and Strong multi-component exercise intervention for older persons with lower extremity osteoarthritis.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00421681

Run by

National Institute on Aging (NIA)

People needed

600

Starts

2003-10-01

Expected to finish

2008-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2009-12-14

Who can join

Age: 60 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 60 years of age or older
• Presence of osteoarthritis in the lower extremities (including hip, knee, ankle, feet and lower back) with an American College of Rheumatology functional class rating of I, II, or III
• No other contraindication from a personal physician for participation in fitness walking or low-impact aerobics and strength training
• Lack of moderate to severe cognitive impairment shown as assessed by the Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire

You may not qualify if…

• Under 60 years of age
• Lack of osteoarthritis in the lower extremities
• Contraindication from a personal physician for participation in activities described above
• Presence of moderate to severe cognitive impairment as assessed by the Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire
• Steroid injections in either knee or hip within previous six months
• Knee or hip surgery within previous six months
• Plans for total knee or hip replacement within the next year
• Rheumatoid arthritis or other system inflammatory arthritis
• Diabetes that is not under good control
• Current participation in a structured aerobic exercise program
• Participation in original trial of the Fit and Strong Program

Where it is running

• Center for Research on Health and Aging — Chicago, Illinois, United States

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