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Self-Directed Exercise Program for Adults With Arthritis

NCT01172327 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 401

Last updated 2021-04-28

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness and safety of a self-directed physical activity program relative to a self-directed dietary program in adults with arthritis. A process evaluation will also be conducted to examine program reach, participation/dose, fidelity, and participant compatibility/satisfaction.

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Multicomponent exercise

This intervention is a self-directed, multicomponent, exercise intervention. Participants exercise on their own and follow a progressive stepped program that occurs in the following order: cardiorespiratory exercises, flexibility exercises, strength (upper and lower body) exercises, and balance exercises. Participants also complete a daily log of their exercises and return the logs every week for 12 weeks. The active intervention phase is 12 weeks.

BEHAVIORAL

Nutrition

This arm is a self-directed nutrition intervention. Participants follow a progressive stepped program that occurs in the following order: fruits, vegetables, grains, meat and beans. Participants also complete a daily log of their dietary intake and return the logs every week for 12 weeks. The active intervention lasts for 12 weeks.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Sara Wilcox, PhD · University of South Carolina

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2009-09-30
Primary Completion
2012-07-31
Completion
2012-07-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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