Effectiveness of a walking program and intake of glucosamine sulphate for reducing pain and stiffness and increasing flexibility and functional ability in persons with early symptoms of hip or knee osteoarthritis.

niversity of Queensland0 个研究点目标入组 78 人开始时间: 2007年3月6日最近更新: 2020年1月13日

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•Experience pain in at least one knee or hip, - Experience morning stiffness in that knee or hip in the past month- Experience difficulty with performing activities of daily living such as rising from a chair, getting out of bed and other self-care activities- Plan to live in the Greater Brisbane area over the next 6 months- Not exercising more than 60 mins per week- Not allergic to shellfish.

•Corticosteroid or viscosupplement injections in the previous 3 months- Secondary forms of OA in the study knee or hip- Chondrocalcinosis in the study knee or hip- Concomitant inflammatory arthritis or metabolic arthritis- Infected knees or hips- Having a co-morbidity precluding safe involvement in exercise - Living in a dependent environment such as a nursing home- Participation in another research study- Plans for surgery during the study period- For women, pregnant or planning to become pregnant over the next year- Receiving psychiatric or psychological treatment (counselling or pharmacological)- The inability to walk at least 15 minutes continuously.

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niversity of Queensland