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Evaluation of the Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Program

NCT01184924 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 358

Last updated 2013-11-05

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Summary

The primary goal of this study is to assess the effectiveness and feasibility of the arthritis foundation (AF) Tai Chi Program for People with Arthritis. Arthritis, the most prevalent chronic condition in the US and a leading cause of disability, is characterized by chronic pain and progressive impairment of joints and soft tissues. Promoting physical activity is a key public health strategy to addressing arthritis management, but more scientific data regarding effectiveness and feasibility are need to support the promotion of the AF Tai Chi Program as an exercise intervention for people with arthritis.

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Evaluation of the Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Program

The primary goal of this study is to assess the effectiveness and feasibility of the arthritis foundation (AF) Tai Chi Program for People with Arthritis. Arthritis, the most prevalent chronic condition in the US and a leading cause of disability, is characterized by chronic pain and progressive impairment of joints and soft tissues. Promoting physical activity is a key public health strategy to addressing arthritis management, but more scientific data regarding effectiveness and feasibility are need to support the promotion of the AF Tai Chi Program as an exercise intervention for people with arthritis. Participants will be randomly assigned to the intervention or delayed control arm of the study.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Arthritis Foundation

    collaborator OTHER

  • University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Leigh F Callahan, PhD · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Thurston Arthritis Research Center

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2008-09-30
Primary Completion
2010-06-30
Completion
2011-08-31

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