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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North Park Village

Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60646

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Bernard Horwich Jewish Community Center

Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60659