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Yoga Versus Exercises for Managing OA

NCT02525341 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 83

Last updated 2019-05-07

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Summary

The purpose of the study is to examine the short and long term effects of Hatha yoga compared to the current recommended exercise program in promoting physical function, alleviating osteoarthritis (OA)-related symptoms, fear of falling, and improving mood, spiritual health, physical activity level, and quality of life in older adults with knee OA, and to determine the effect sizes for use in power calculations to design a larger efficacy clinical trial.

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Hatha yoga

A sequence of 8 - 10 core yoga poses, breathing and relaxation techniques were practiced in each yoga class, and 2 - 3 new poses were introduced progressively in each of the yoga session. Props such as blocks, blankets, belts, mats, and chairs were used during the session.

OTHER

Aerobic and strengthening exercises

A 15 minute of gentle aerobic exercise and a 30 minute of strengthening program that includes both isometric (without moving the joints) and isotonic (moving the joints) exercises of the lower extremities were taught to the participants.

OTHER

General education

One-time Arthritis Foundation educational brochures focusing on the disease process, diet and exercise and OA management education were given.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Corjena Cheung, PhD · University of Minnesota

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
60 Years
Max Age
100 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2013-04-30
Primary Completion
2016-07-31
Completion
2016-07-31

Countries

  • United States

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