Status:

COMPLETED

Improving Motivation for Physical Activity in Arthritis Clinical Trial

Lead Sponsor:

Northwestern University

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)

Conditions:

Osteoarthritis, Knee

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Arthritis is a major cause of disability. Of the nearly 70 million persons in the US with arthritis and/or chronic joint symptoms, nearly 8 million are disabled because of their arthritis. Knee osteoa...

Detailed Description

Research Design Overview This five-year study is a randomized controlled trial of 480 clients with arthritis conducted at three sites on the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine campus,...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 18 yrs. or older
  • ACR criteria for KOA or RA
  • Able to speak and read English
  • Able to ambulate at least household distances

Exclusion

  • Planned total joint replacement surgery in the next 2 years
  • Contraindication to physical activity due to co-morbid condition
  • Unable to perform basic self-care (functional class IV) or walk household distances
  • Planned Relocation away from Chicago area in next two years

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2005

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 1 2010

Estimated Enrollment :

889 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00248105

Start Date

September 1 2005

End Date

August 1 2010

Last Update

November 4 2013

Active Locations (2)

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NMFF

Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60611

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Rehabilitation Institute Of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60611