Status:
COMPLETED
Effectiveness and Cost-Efficiency of Aquatic Exercise for Management of Osteoarthritis
Lead Sponsor:
University of Washington
Conditions:
Osteoarthritis
Eligibility:
All Genders
55-75 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study was to estimate the cost and outcomes of the Arthritis Foundation aquatic exercise classes. * DESIGN. Randomized trial of 20-week aquatic classes. * SUBJECTS AND METHODS. Re...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criteria:
- Clinically confirmed diagnosis of osteoarthritis from a physician
- Aged 55 to 75
- Not currently exercising, defined as engaging in an average of less than 60 minutes of exercise/week during the last month
- Permission of the subject's primary physician to participate in the aquatic class
- Not currently enrolled in another medical study
- Not scheduled for joint replacement surgery during the study period
- Living in an area where Arthritis Foundation aquatic programs were offered
- Willingness to be randomized and to commit to the 5-month study period
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 1997
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 1998
Estimated Enrollment :
249 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00653497
Start Date
March 1 1997
End Date
June 1 1998
Last Update
April 7 2008
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