Trial Outcomes & Findings for Phone-Based Based Walk With Ease Program for Adults With Arthritis (NCT NCT05289544)

NCT ID: NCT05289544

Last Updated: 2026-03-06

Results Overview

Visual analog scale (0mm no/low pain to 100 mm high pain)

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

267 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline to 6 weeks

Results posted on

2026-03-06

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Phone Based Walk With Ease
6 week phone-based Walk With Ease starting immediately after randomization
Delayed Phone Based Walk With Ease
6 week phone based Walk With Ease starting 12 months after randomization
Overall Study
STARTED
132
135
Overall Study
COMPLETED
109
115
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
23
20

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Phone-Based Based Walk With Ease Program for Adults With Arthritis

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program
n=132 Participants
Telephone-based Walk With Ease Program adapted from the Arthritis Foundations program
Delayed Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program
n=135 Participants
Telephone-Based Walk With Ease Program starting after the 1 year assessment
Total
n=267 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
64.06 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.38 • n=41 Participants
64.13 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.36 • n=35 Participants
64.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.4 • n=76 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
122 Participants
n=41 Participants
123 Participants
n=35 Participants
245 Participants
n=76 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
10 Participants
n=41 Participants
12 Participants
n=35 Participants
22 Participants
n=76 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=41 Participants
1 Participants
n=35 Participants
1 Participants
n=76 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
3 Participants
n=41 Participants
0 Participants
n=35 Participants
3 Participants
n=76 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=41 Participants
0 Participants
n=35 Participants
0 Participants
n=76 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
80 Participants
n=41 Participants
80 Participants
n=35 Participants
160 Participants
n=76 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
46 Participants
n=41 Participants
52 Participants
n=35 Participants
98 Participants
n=76 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=41 Participants
0 Participants
n=35 Participants
0 Participants
n=76 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
3 Participants
n=41 Participants
2 Participants
n=35 Participants
5 Participants
n=76 Participants
Actigraph Measured moderate-vigorous intensity physical activity
51.32 minutes/week
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.36 • n=41 Participants
54.83 minutes/week
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.24 • n=35 Participants
53.08 minutes/week
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.8 • n=76 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to 6 weeks

Visual analog scale (0mm no/low pain to 100 mm high pain)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program
n=132 Participants
Telephone-based Walk With Ease Program adapted from the Arthritis Foundations program
Delayed Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program
n=135 Participants
Telephone-Based Walk With Ease Program starting after the 1 year assessment
Change in Pain
-4.0 score on a scale
Interval -11.3 to 3.3
-4.49 score on a scale
Interval -11.59 to 2.6

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to 6 months

Visual analog scale (0mm no/low pain to 100 mm high pain)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program
n=132 Participants
Telephone-based Walk With Ease Program adapted from the Arthritis Foundations program
Delayed Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program
n=135 Participants
Telephone-Based Walk With Ease Program starting after the 1 year assessment
Change in Pain
-1.04 score on a scale
Interval -8.99 to 6.92
0.35 score on a scale
Interval -7.05 to 7.76

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to 12 months

Visual analog scale (0mm no/low pain to 100 mm high pain)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program
n=132 Participants
Telephone-based Walk With Ease Program adapted from the Arthritis Foundations program
Delayed Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program
n=135 Participants
Telephone-Based Walk With Ease Program starting after the 1 year assessment
Change in Pain
-5.02 score on a scale
Interval -13.87 to 3.83
-4.89 score on a scale
Interval -12.71 to 2.93

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to 6 weeks

repetitions completed during 30 second chair stand test

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program
n=132 Participants
Telephone-based Walk With Ease Program adapted from the Arthritis Foundations program
Delayed Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program
n=135 Participants
Telephone-Based Walk With Ease Program starting after the 1 year assessment
Change in Physical Function - Chair Stands
0.98 repetitions
Interval 0.43 to 1.52
0.48 repetitions
Interval -0.08 to 1.04

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to 6 months

repetitions completed during 30 second chair stand test

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program
n=132 Participants
Telephone-based Walk With Ease Program adapted from the Arthritis Foundations program
Delayed Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program
n=135 Participants
Telephone-Based Walk With Ease Program starting after the 1 year assessment
Change in Physical Function - Chair Stands
1.0 repetitions
Interval 0.33 to 1.67
0.69 repetitions
Interval 0.12 to 1.25

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to 12 months

repetitions completed during 30 second chair stand test

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program
n=132 Participants
Telephone-based Walk With Ease Program adapted from the Arthritis Foundations program
Delayed Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program
n=135 Participants
Telephone-Based Walk With Ease Program starting after the 1 year assessment
Change in Physical Function - Chair Stands
0.79 repetitions
Interval 0.13 to 1.45
0.45 repetitions
Interval -0.16 to 1.06

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to 6 weeks

Distance walked (ft) during 6 minute walk test

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program
n=132 Participants
Telephone-based Walk With Ease Program adapted from the Arthritis Foundations program
Delayed Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program
n=135 Participants
Telephone-Based Walk With Ease Program starting after the 1 year assessment
Change in Physical Function - 6 Minute Walk
17.66 feet
Interval -21.53 to 56.86
-10.15 feet
Interval -48.3 to 27.99

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to 6 months

Distance walked (ft) during 6 minute walk test

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program
n=132 Participants
Telephone-based Walk With Ease Program adapted from the Arthritis Foundations program
Delayed Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program
n=135 Participants
Telephone-Based Walk With Ease Program starting after the 1 year assessment
Change in Physical Function - 6 Minute Walk
-27.33 feet
Interval -79.66 to 25.01
0.24 feet
Interval -40.64 to 41.12

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to 12 months

Distance walked (ft) during 6 minute walk test

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program
n=132 Participants
Telephone-based Walk With Ease Program adapted from the Arthritis Foundations program
Delayed Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program
n=135 Participants
Telephone-Based Walk With Ease Program starting after the 1 year assessment
Change in Physical Function - 6 Minute Walk
-21.32 feet
Interval -76.3 to 33.67
2.19 feet
Interval -40.78 to 45.16

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to 6 weeks

Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) - Total score ranging from 0-3, with a higher score indicating more impairment or disability

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program
n=132 Participants
Telephone-based Walk With Ease Program adapted from the Arthritis Foundations program
Delayed Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program
n=135 Participants
Telephone-Based Walk With Ease Program starting after the 1 year assessment
Change in Physical Limitations
-0.09 score on a scale
Interval -0.15 to -0.04
-0.05 score on a scale
Interval -0.12 to 0.01

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to 6 months

Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) - Total score ranging from 0-3, with a higher score indicating more impairment or disability

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program
n=132 Participants
Telephone-based Walk With Ease Program adapted from the Arthritis Foundations program
Delayed Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program
n=135 Participants
Telephone-Based Walk With Ease Program starting after the 1 year assessment
Change in Physical Limitations
-0.05 score on a scale
Interval -0.12 to 0.01
-0.02 score on a scale
Interval -0.1 to 0.05

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to 12 months

Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) - Total score ranging from 0-3, with a higher score indicating more impairment or disability

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program
n=132 Participants
Telephone-based Walk With Ease Program adapted from the Arthritis Foundations program
Delayed Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program
n=135 Participants
Telephone-Based Walk With Ease Program starting after the 1 year assessment
Change in Physical Limitations
-0.06 score on a scale
Interval -0.12 to 0.01
-0.02 score on a scale
Interval -0.08 to 0.04

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to 6 weeks

total moderate and vigorous intensity physical activity (\>=2020 cpm) measured by Actigraph GT3x Link activity monitors

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program
n=132 Participants
Telephone-based Walk With Ease Program adapted from the Arthritis Foundations program
Delayed Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program
n=135 Participants
Telephone-Based Walk With Ease Program starting after the 1 year assessment
Change in Physical Activity
0.10 log(activity minutes)
Interval -0.18 to 0.38
-0.08 log(activity minutes)
Interval -0.37 to 0.21

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to 6 months

total moderate and vigorous intensity physical activity (\>=2020 cpm) measured by Actigraph GT3x Link activity monitors

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program
n=132 Participants
Telephone-based Walk With Ease Program adapted from the Arthritis Foundations program
Delayed Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program
n=135 Participants
Telephone-Based Walk With Ease Program starting after the 1 year assessment
Change in Physical Activity
-0.15 log(activity minutes)
Interval -0.44 to 0.14
0.03 log(activity minutes)
Interval -0.3 to 0.36

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to 12 months

total moderate and vigorous intensity physical activity (\>=2020 cpm) measured by Actigraph GT3x Link activity monitors

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program
n=132 Participants
Telephone-based Walk With Ease Program adapted from the Arthritis Foundations program
Delayed Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program
n=135 Participants
Telephone-Based Walk With Ease Program starting after the 1 year assessment
Change in Physical Activity
-0.16 log(activity minutes)
Interval -0.62 to 0.0
-0.01 log(activity minutes)
Interval -0.32 to 0.29

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to 6 weeks

Confidence to manage symptoms of arthritis assessed by the Arthritis Self-Efficacy Scale. Total score 0-10 with higher scores indicating higher levels of self-efficacy for managing arthritis

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program
n=132 Participants
Telephone-based Walk With Ease Program adapted from the Arthritis Foundations program
Delayed Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program
n=135 Participants
Telephone-Based Walk With Ease Program starting after the 1 year assessment
Change in Arthritis Management Self-efficacy
1.55 score on a scale
Interval 0.93 to 2.17
0.49 score on a scale
Interval -0.11 to 1.14

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to 6 months

Confidence to manage symptoms of arthritis assessed by the Arthritis Self-Efficacy Scale. Total score 0-10 with higher scores indicating higher levels of self-efficacy for managing arthritis

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program
n=132 Participants
Telephone-based Walk With Ease Program adapted from the Arthritis Foundations program
Delayed Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program
n=135 Participants
Telephone-Based Walk With Ease Program starting after the 1 year assessment
Change in Arthritis Management Self-efficacy
1.17 score on a scale
Interval 0.55 to 1.8
0.52 score on a scale
Interval -0.1 to 1.14

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to 12 months

Confidence to manage symptoms of arthritis assessed by the Arthritis Self-Efficacy Scale. Total score 0-10 with higher scores indicating higher levels of self-efficacy for managing arthritis

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program
n=132 Participants
Telephone-based Walk With Ease Program adapted from the Arthritis Foundations program
Delayed Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program
n=135 Participants
Telephone-Based Walk With Ease Program starting after the 1 year assessment
Change in Arthritis Management Self-efficacy
1.42 score on a scale
Interval 0.73 to 2.11
0.65 score on a scale
Interval -0.04 to 1.34

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to 6 weeks

Diastolic blood pressure measured in mmHg

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program
n=132 Participants
Telephone-based Walk With Ease Program adapted from the Arthritis Foundations program
Delayed Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program
n=135 Participants
Telephone-Based Walk With Ease Program starting after the 1 year assessment
Change in Blood Pressure
-0.46 mmHg
Interval -3.01 to 2.1
-0.23 mmHg
Interval -2.81 to 2.35

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to 6 months

Diastolic blood pressure measured in mmHg

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program
n=132 Participants
Telephone-based Walk With Ease Program adapted from the Arthritis Foundations program
Delayed Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program
n=135 Participants
Telephone-Based Walk With Ease Program starting after the 1 year assessment
Change in Blood Pressure
-0.67 mmHg
Interval -3.37 to 2.02
-1.16 mmHg
Interval -3.84 to 1.52

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to 12 months

Diastolic blood pressure measured in mmHg

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program
n=132 Participants
Telephone-based Walk With Ease Program adapted from the Arthritis Foundations program
Delayed Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program
n=135 Participants
Telephone-Based Walk With Ease Program starting after the 1 year assessment
Change in Blood Pressure
-2.52 mmHg
Interval -5.62 to 0.57
-0.40 mmHg
Interval -3.21 to 2.41

Adverse Events

Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program

Serious events: 3 serious events
Other events: 37 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Delayed Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 28 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program
n=132 participants at risk
Telephone-based Walk With Ease Program adapted from the Arthritis Foundations program Phone-Based Walk With Ease: 6 week phone-delivered Walk With Ease Program
Delayed Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program
n=135 participants at risk
Telephone-Based Walk With Ease Program starting after the 1 year assessment Phone-Based Walk With Ease: 6 week phone-delivered Walk With Ease Program
Vascular disorders
stroke
0.76%
1/132 • Number of events 1 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study
0.00%
0/135 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study
Cardiac disorders
Aortic stenosis
0.76%
1/132 • Number of events 1 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study
0.00%
0/135 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Brain surgery to remove tumor
0.76%
1/132 • Number of events 1 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study
0.00%
0/135 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program
n=132 participants at risk
Telephone-based Walk With Ease Program adapted from the Arthritis Foundations program Phone-Based Walk With Ease: 6 week phone-delivered Walk With Ease Program
Delayed Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program
n=135 participants at risk
Telephone-Based Walk With Ease Program starting after the 1 year assessment Phone-Based Walk With Ease: 6 week phone-delivered Walk With Ease Program
Ear and labyrinth disorders
Vertigo
0.76%
1/132 • Number of events 1 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study
0.00%
0/135 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Hamstring injury
0.00%
0/132 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study
0.74%
1/135 • Number of events 1 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
skin abrasions
1.5%
2/132 • Number of events 2 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study
0.00%
0/135 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study
Eye disorders
Eye injury/surgery
0.76%
1/132 • Number of events 1 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study
0.74%
1/135 • Number of events 1 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study
Cardiac disorders
Heart condition or procedure
0.76%
1/132 • Number of events 1 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study
1.5%
2/135 • Number of events 3 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastrointestinal related diagnosis
0.76%
1/132 • Number of events 1 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study
1.5%
2/135 • Number of events 2 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study
Nervous system disorders
Aphasia
0.76%
1/132 • Number of events 1 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study
0.00%
0/135 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Breast cancer or related surgery
0.76%
1/132 • Number of events 1 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study
0.74%
1/135 • Number of events 1 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Hysterectomy
0.00%
0/132 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study
0.74%
1/135 • Number of events 1 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study
Endocrine disorders
Elevated blood glucose
0.76%
1/132 • Number of events 1 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study
0.00%
0/135 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study
Nervous system disorders
Parkinsons disease diagnosis
0.76%
1/132 • Number of events 1 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study
0.00%
0/135 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study
Renal and urinary disorders
Nephrolithiasis
0.00%
0/132 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study
0.74%
1/135 • Number of events 1 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study
General disorders
Lightheadedness
0.76%
1/132 • Number of events 1 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study
0.00%
0/135 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Knee injury/swelling
4.5%
6/132 • Number of events 6 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study
3.7%
5/135 • Number of events 5 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study
Nervous system disorders
mini stroke
0.76%
1/132 • Number of events 1 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study
0.00%
0/135 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Fall
4.5%
6/132 • Number of events 7 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study
3.0%
4/135 • Number of events 4 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Knee replacement
2.3%
3/132 • Number of events 3 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study
2.2%
3/135 • Number of events 3 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back injury/issue
5.3%
7/132 • Number of events 8 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study
1.5%
2/135 • Number of events 2 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Foot or ankle injury
2.3%
3/132 • Number of events 3 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study
5.2%
7/135 • Number of events 8 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Shoulder injury or surgery
1.5%
2/132 • Number of events 2 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study
0.74%
1/135 • Number of events 1 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
car accident
3.0%
4/132 • Number of events 4 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study
0.00%
0/135 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Hip injury or surgery
2.3%
3/132 • Number of events 3 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study
0.00%
0/135 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study
Nervous system disorders
Seizure
1.5%
2/132 • Number of events 2 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study
0.00%
0/135 • 12 months
adverse events reported during the study including events unrelated to the study

Additional Information

Christine Pellegrini

University of South Carolina

Phone: 803-777-0911

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place