Self-Directed Exercise Program for Adults With Arthritis
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia
In brief
The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness and safety of a self-directed physical activity program relative to a self-directed dietary program in adults with arthritis. A process evaluation will also be conducted to examine program reach, participation/dose, fidelity, and participant compatibility/satisfaction.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT01172327
- Run by
- University of South Carolina
- People needed
- 401
- Starts
- 2009-09-01
- Expected to finish
- 2012-07-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2021-04-28
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Self-reported, health care provider-diagnosed arthritis (CDC definition)
- 18+ years of age
- Self-reported symptoms of joint pain, stiffness, tenderness, decreased range of motion, redness and warmth, deformity, crackling or grating, or fatigue
- Able to read and write in English
You may not qualify if…
- Another member of household is participating in study
- Plans to move from the Columbia, SC area in the next 9 months
- Unable to walk longer than 3 minutes without taking a rest
- Unable to stand without assistance for more than 2 minutes
- Cannot sit in a chair without arms for more than 5 minutes
- Measured resting blood pressure >160/100
- Positive response to PAR-Q question(s)
- Had a fall in the past year that required medical assistance
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
- Uses insulin to manage diabetes
- Participating in another research study that includes an intervention or drug
- Participates in 3+ days of structured moderate-intensity exercise for 30+ minutes per day
- Participates in 2+ days of strength building exercises for 20+ minutes per day
Where it is running
- University of South Carolina Prevention Research Center — Columbia, South Carolina, United States
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