Walk With Ease Program For Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Conditions
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Interventions
- Other: "Walk With Ease"
- Registration Number
- NCT02631005
- Lead Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of "Walk With Ease", a moderate-intensity exercise program, on pain, stiffness, and fatigue caused by lupus. Participants will receive a copy of the "Walk With Ease" workbook. The book provides guidance about walking safety as well as how to start, build-up, and maintain a walking program. Participants will complete questionnaires assessing their symptoms before and after completing the six-week program.
- Detailed Description
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of "Walk With Ease", a moderate-intensity exercise program, on pain, stiffness, and fatigue caused by lupus. Participants will receive a copy of the "Walk With Ease" workbook, a publication of the Arthritis Foundation. Participants will complete self-reported outcomes questionnaires prior to beginning the program and six weeks later at completion of the program. The questionnaires will include visual analog scales for pain, stiffness, and fatigue as well as a FACIT-Fatigue form. Participants will also complete a satisfaction survey at the end of the program.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 76
- Physician diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus
- Age >/= 18
- Age <18
- Engagement in >150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity at baseline
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index (SLEDAI) score >8
- Pregnancy
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Walk With Ease Participants "Walk With Ease" Participants will receive a copy of the "Walk With Ease" workbook. This workbook provides guidance on walking safety and on how to start and maintain a regular walking program. It is designed to help participants increase their physical activity over a six-week period. Participants will complete self-reported outcomes questionnaires before and after completion of the program.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in VAS Stiffness Score from Baseline to Six Weeks 6 weeks Stiffness scale ranges from 0 millimeters (mm) (no stiffness) to 100 mm (worst stiffness imaginable). An increase in score indicates worsening stiffness, while a decrease represents a response to the intervention.
Change in VAS Fatigue Score from Baseline to Six Weeks 6 weeks Fatigue scale ranges from 0 millimeters (mm) (no fatigue) to 100 mm (worst fatigue imaginable)An increase in score indicates worsening fatigue, while a decrease represents a response to the intervention.
Change in FACIT-Fatigue Score from Baseline to Six Weeks 6 weeks This 13-item scale assesses levels of fatigue during daily activities over the past seven days. Higher scores indicate less fatigue (score range = 0 - 52). Positive change scores indicate improved fatigue.
Change in Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Pain Score from Baseline to Six Weeks 6 weeks Pain scale ranges from 0 millimeters (mm) (no pain) to 100 mm (worst pain imaginable). An increase in score indicates worsening pain, while a decrease represents a response to the intervention.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Participant Satisfaction with Walk With Ease 6 weeks This survey was designed by the Arthritis Foundation to assess participant satisfaction.
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
UNC Rheumatology Clinic
🇺🇸Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States