Evaluation of Walk With Ease in Arthritis
Phase 3
Completed
- Conditions
- Arthritis
- Interventions
- Behavioral: Walk with Ease - GroupBehavioral: Walk with Ease - Self
- Registration Number
- NCT00526435
- Lead Sponsor
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- 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.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 468
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
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Group WWE Walk with Ease - Group Subjects will participate in a group-assisted 6 week WWE program. Self-directed Walk with Ease - Self Subjects will follow the self-directed WWE program.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Physical Activity Level 6 weeks 6-minute walk 6 weeks Walking behaviors 6 weeks Exercise self-efficacy 6 weeks
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Health-related Quality of Life (SF36) Health Assessment Questionnaire Arthritis Symptoms Senior Fitness Test (function)
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
🇺🇸Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States