Status:
UNKNOWN
Exercise Adherence Among Older Adults With Osteoarthritis
Lead Sponsor:
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Conditions:
Osteoarthritis
Eligibility:
All Genders
60+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the comparative effects of two different ways of enhancing long-term adherence to and benefits associated with participation in the evidence-based, Fit and Stron...
Detailed Description
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common condition affecting older people today. It is the leading cause of disability among older people and its impact is projected to increase substantially with the a...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 60 years of age or older
- Presence of osteoarthritis in the lower extremities (including hip, knee, ankle, feet and lower back) with an American College of Rheumatology functional class rating of I, II, or III
- No other contraindication from a personal physician for participation in fitness walking or low-impact aerobics and strength training
- Lack of moderate to severe cognitive impairment shown as assessed by the Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire
Exclusion
- Under 60 years of age
- Lack of osteoarthritis in the lower extremities
- Contraindication from a personal physician for participation in activities described above
- Presence of moderate to severe cognitive impairment as assessed by the Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire
- Steroid injections in either knee or hip within previous six months
- Knee or hip surgery within previous six months
- Plans for total knee or hip replacement within the next year
- Rheumatoid arthritis or other system inflammatory arthritis
- Diabetes that is not under good control
- Current participation in a structured aerobic exercise program
- Participation in original trial of the Fit and Strong Program
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2003
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
September 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
600 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00421681
Start Date
October 1 2003
End Date
September 1 2008
Last Update
December 14 2009
Active Locations (1)
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Center for Research on Health and Aging
Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60608