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NCT Number: NCT00526435

Evaluation of Walk With Ease in Arthritis

The overall goal of this study is to determine the whether the Walk with Ease (WWE) program in its 2 version (group-assisted and self-directed) can increase physical activity and fitness levels among individuals (18 years and older) with arthritis over the long-term. Participants will be approximately 657 subjects from 20-24 rural and urban communities across North Carolina. It is expected that participants in the WWE program will have reduced pain, improved function and increased activity levels after participation in this 6-week program.

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Key information

Conditions

Arthritis Arthritis, Rheumatoid Autoimmune Diseases Connective Tissue Diseases Fibromyalgia Immune System Diseases Joint Diseases Muscular Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Nervous System Diseases Neuromuscular Diseases Osteoarthritis Rheumatic Diseases Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Age range

18 year–90 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 3

Primary location

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Self-reported, doctor-diagnosed arthritis
  • Ages 18+

Exclusion criteria

  • Non-English speaking
  • Severe impairment of physical or mental function
  • Co-existing condition for which exercise is contraindicated

Treatment and study plan

Walk with Ease - Group

Behavioral

Participate in 6-week, 1 hour per week group assisted classes (with instructor).

Walk with Ease - Self

Behavioral

SUbject will receive the WWE workbook and follow it without group/instructor assistance.

Primary outcomes

  1. Physical Activity Level

    Time frame: 6 weeks

  2. 6-minute walk

    Time frame: 6 weeks

  3. Walking behaviors

    Time frame: 6 weeks

  4. Exercise self-efficacy

    Time frame: 6 weeks

Secondary outcomes

  1. Health-related Quality of Life (SF36)

  2. Health Assessment Questionnaire

  3. Arthritis Symptoms

  4. Senior Fitness Test (function)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Fed

Collaborators

  • University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Registry information

Official study title

Evaluation of the Walk With Ease Program Among People With Arthritis

Acronym: WWE

Important dates

Study start
2007
Primary completion
2010
Study completion
2010
First posted
Sep 10, 2007
Registry last updated
Mar 24, 2011

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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