Status:
COMPLETED
Impact of Exercise on Older Persons With Osteoarthritis
Lead Sponsor:
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Conditions:
Osteoarthritis
Eligibility:
All Genders
60+ years
Phase:
PHASE2
Brief Summary
Previous studies have found that exercise can reduce pain, improve endurance for physical activities, and improve cardiovascular fitness over time. However, these studies have not looked at the impact...
Detailed Description
Recent exercise interventions have demonstrated statistically significant short-term improvements in muscle strength, fitness, and physical activity in people under the age of 70. This study seeks to ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- 60 years of age or older
- Presence of osteoarthritis of the lower extremities with an American College of Rheumatology functional class rating of I, II, or III
- No other contraindication from a personal physician for participation in the fitness walking
- Lack of moderate-to-severe cognitive impairment as assessed by the Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire
Exclusion Criteria:
- Under 60 years of age
- Lack of osteoarthritis of the lower extremities
- Contraindication from a personal physician for participation in fitness walking
- Presence of moderate-to-severe cognitive impairment as assessed by the Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire
- Steroid injections in either hip or knee within the previous 6 months
- Uncomplicated knee or hip surgery within previous year
- Complicated knee or hip surgery within previous year
- Plans for total knee or hip replacement within the next year
- Rheumatoid arthritis or other systemic inflammatory arthritis
- Diabetes that is not under control
- Current participation in a structured aerobic exercise program
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 1 1983
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 1 2003
Estimated Enrollment :
217 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00000434
Start Date
December 1 1983
End Date
September 1 2003
Last Update
August 22 2019
Active Locations (2)
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1
North Park Village
Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60646
2
Bernard Horwich Jewish Community Center
Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60659