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NCT Number: NCT00613678

Exercise Plus Activity Strategy Training for Osteoarthritis

Purpose: To study the effects of two different rehabilitation programs for people with osteoarthritis of the hip or knee.

Hypothesis 1: Participants who received Activity Stratgey Training will report less pain and physical disability at 8-weeks and 6-months follow-up.

Hypothesis 2: Participants who receive Activity Strategy Training will have a greater increase in physical activity as measured by a wrist-worn accelerometer.

Hypothesis 3: Participants who receive Activity Stratgey Training will report greater improvements in health-related quality of life.

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Key information

Conditions

Osteoarthritis Arthritis Joint Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Rheumatic Diseases Signs and Symptoms

Age range

62 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Michigan Institute of Gerontology

Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109-2007, United States

About this study

We are testing the effectiveness of a targeted intervention for older adults with hip and/or knee osteoarthritis (LE-OA) using an occupational therapy treatment approach to promote activity engagement. We believe that it is necessary to tailor this intervention to the specific needs of older adults with LE-OA. Based on the literature, exercise is a necessary component of an intervention for older adults with LE-OA. However, this should also be coupled with an Activity Strategy Training (AST) component designed to promote lifestyle changes and thus more lasting effects. The AST component is based on occupational therapy principles and will include behavioral and environmental strategies to increase activity engagement.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Minimum age of 62 years
  • Meet ACR clinical criteria for either hip or knee OA
  • Ambulatory (with or without assistance)
  • Requiring assistance or report difficulty in >=1/4 activities of daily living
  • Ability to speak English

Exclusion criteria

  • Knee/hip surgery within the previous 9 mos.
  • Current participation in physical/occupational therapy
  • Any contraindication to exercise activities
  • Cognitive impairment
  • Inability to provide informed consent

Treatment and study plan

Activity Strategy Training

Behavioral

The AST component will involve training in specific behavioral and environmental strategies to facilitate performance in daily activities and routines. The activity strategy training group sessions will use education, group discussion, and demonstration and practice of techniques to facilitate activity performance. Homework assignments will be given after many of the sessions to practice and reinforce concepts learned.

Education

Behavioral

The health education program is based on educational materials from the Arthritis Foundation.

Primary outcomes

  1. Self-reported pain

    Time frame: Baseline, Post-intervention (8-wks), and 6-mos follow-up

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Michigan

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Exercise Plus Activity Strategy Training for Older Adults With Osteoarthritis

Important dates

Study start
2006
Primary completion
2008
Study completion
2008
First posted
Feb 13, 2008
Registry last updated
Aug 5, 2015

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