Arthritis
Conditions
Keywords
Arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, lupus
Brief summary
The overall goal of this study is to determine the whether the Walk with Ease (WWE) program in its 2 version (group-assisted and self-directed) can increase physical activity and fitness levels among individuals (18 years and older) with arthritis over the long-term. Participants will be approximately 657 subjects from 20-24 rural and urban communities across North Carolina. It is expected that participants in the WWE program will have reduced pain, improved function and increased activity levels after participation in this 6-week program.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALWalk with Ease - Group
Participate in 6-week, 1 hour per week group assisted classes (with instructor).
BEHAVIORALWalk with Ease - Self
SUbject will receive the WWE workbook and follow it without group/instructor assistance.
Sponsors
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 90 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Self-reported, doctor-diagnosed arthritis * Ages 18+
Exclusion criteria
* Non-English speaking * Severe impairment of physical or mental function * Co-existing condition for which exercise is contraindicated
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Exercise self-efficacy | 6 weeks |
| Physical Activity Level | 6 weeks |
| 6-minute walk | 6 weeks |
| Walking behaviors | 6 weeks |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Health-related Quality of Life (SF36) | — |
| Health Assessment Questionnaire | — |
| Arthritis Symptoms | — |
| Senior Fitness Test (function) | — |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed