Walk With Ease Program For Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Enrollment
- 76
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Change in VAS Stiffness Score from Baseline to Six Weeks
Study Overview
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.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Na
- Intervention Model
- Single Group
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to — (Adult, Older Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- •Physician diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus
- •Age >/= 18
Exclusion Criteria
- •Engagement in >150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity at baseline
- •Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index (SLEDAI) score >8
- •Pregnancy
Arms & Interventions
Walk With Ease Participants
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.
Intervention: "Walk With Ease" (Other)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change in VAS Stiffness Score from Baseline to Six Weeks
Time Frame: 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
Time Frame: 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
Time Frame: 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
Time Frame: 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 Outcomes
- Participant Satisfaction with Walk With Ease(6 weeks)