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NCT Number: NCT00327275

The Effects of a 16-Week Individualized, Intensive Strength Training Program in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis

To assess the effects of a 16-week individualized, intensive strength training program in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Primary and secondary outcomes include: strength and body composition, function, disease activity, pain, quality of life.

We hypothesized that improvements would be seen in all of the above outcomes.

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Key information

Conditions

Rheumatoid Arthritis Arthritis Arthritis, Rheumatoid Autoimmune Diseases Connective Tissue Diseases Immune System Diseases Joint Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Rheumatic Diseases Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona, 85721, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Males and females with RA
  • Over 18 years of age
  • ACR Functional Class I and II
  • Taking Remicade >4 months

Exclusion criteria

  • Presence of comorbid conditions contraindicated to exercise, including, but not limited to:
  • heart disease
  • severe osteoporosis: (if >50 years): T score < -3.0 for hip or spine excluded; T score <-2.5 for hip or spine w/o current treatment)
  • (all potential subjects) previous non-traumatic fractures
  • uncontrolled BP
  • BMI >40
  • Regular use of assistive walking device which would interfere with ability to lift weights
  • Currently or within the last 3 months participating in aerobic exercise > 150 minutes a week
  • Currently or within the last 3 months participating in any regular strength training activities
  • Presence of neurological impairment that directly limits ability to perform exercise
  • Participation in concurrent exercise study
  • Any reason for which the investigator deems it would not be in the patient's best interest to continue in the study
  • Plans to move away from site within next 1 year

Treatment and study plan

strength training

Behavioral

Primary outcomes

  1. Strength

  2. Body Composition

  3. Function

  4. Pain

Secondary outcomes

  1. Quality of Life

  2. Disease Activity

  3. Fatigue

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Arizona

Other

Collaborators

  • Centocor, Inc.

Registry information

Official study title

The Strength Training and Remicade Study

Important dates

Study start
2004
Study completion
2005
First posted
May 18, 2006
Registry last updated
May 18, 2006

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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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