Status:
COMPLETED
Yoga for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Lead Sponsor:
Johns Hopkins University
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Conditions:
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of yoga on inflammatory arthritis and knee osteoarthritis.
Detailed Description
Yoga is a set of ancient Indian theories and practices, focusing on unifying mind, body, and spirit, and promoting strength, balance, and flexibility. The physical aspect of yoga includes poses, breat...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age 18+ (RA only upper age limit 70)
- Confirmed or probable OA (using pre-specified criteria) OR Rheumatoid arthritis (participation approved by rheumatologist)
- Currently sedentary (physically active for 20 min \< 3times/week)
Exclusion
- Inability to ambulate without use of assistive device
- Uncontrolled high blood pressure or existing heart condition
- Co-morbid inflammatory condition with overlapping symptoms (i.e., fibromyalgia)
- Surgery within 6 months
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
75 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00349869
Start Date
August 1 2006
End Date
August 1 2011
Last Update
June 18 2023
Active Locations (1)
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Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center, 5501 Hopkins-Bayview Circle, Ste 1B.14
Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21224