Status:
COMPLETED
Effect of Exercise on the Disease Activity of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Lead Sponsor:
University of Nebraska
Collaborating Sponsors:
Arthritis Foundation
Nebraska Chapter Arthritis Foundation
Conditions:
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Eligibility:
All Genders
19-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study will evaluate the effect of exercise on the number of swollen and tender joints associated with rheumatoid arthritis after a 12 week exercise program of treadmill walking and weightlifting.
Detailed Description
The goal of this study was to evaluate the effect of exercise on the number of swollen and tender joints associated with rheumatoid arthritis. It was hypothesized that persons would have less inflamma...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- a diagnosis of RA according to the ACR 1989 Criteria at least 6 months prior to enrollment in the study, but not longer than 12 years
- age 19 to 65 years old
- stable regimen of medication for 2 months with less than 10 mg/day of oral corticosteroids
- currently exercise \< 2x/week for less than 30 minutes at less than 60% of his/her age predicted maximum heart rate
- Subjects must pass the Physical Activity Readiness Scale Questionnaire (PAR-Q)
Exclusion
- other serious health problems
- intra-articular injection within 6 weeks
- total joint replacement of the large joints
- use of beta-blockers
- inability to complete the submaximal exercise test
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2003
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 1 2006
Estimated Enrollment :
55 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00792675
Start Date
January 1 2003
End Date
November 1 2006
Last Update
August 30 2023
Active Locations (1)
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Physical Activity Lab, University of Nebraska Omaha
Omaha, Nebraska, United States, 69189-4420