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Tai Chi for Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Primary Purpose

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Norway
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Physical exercise
Sponsored by
Diakonhjemmet Hospital
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Rheumatoid Arthritis focused on measuring Exercise, Physical function, Rheumatoid arthritis, Tai Chi

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 70 Years (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Diagnosis of RA according to the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 1987
  • Stable medical treatment
  • No earlier experience with Tai Chi

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Lack of ability to bear weight on the lower extremities
  • Recent or ongoing disease flare
  • Unstable heart condition
  • Participation in other physical exercise interventions more than twice a week included in other intervention studies.

Sites / Locations

  • National resource center for rehabilitation in rheumatology. Diakonhjemmet Hospital

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm Type

Other

Arm Label

A

Arm Description

Single group study

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Balance was measured with Walking in a Figure of Eight. Strength and endurance were measured by Timed-Stands test. Shoulder function was measured with Assessments of Shoulder Movement Impairment Scale.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Blood samples were collected for determination of sedimentation rate (ESR) and C-reactive protein (CRP). A rheumatologist examined the patients with the number of 28 swollen and tender joints.
Self-reported health status included Health Assessment Questionnaire, visual analogue scale for fatigue, muscle pain, and fear of falling, Short Form Health Survey and Arthritis Self-Efficacy Scale
Focus group interview in order to capture the participants' experiences and perceptions with Tai Chi.

Full Information

First Posted
August 27, 2007
Last Updated
August 27, 2007
Sponsor
Diakonhjemmet Hospital
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00522054
Brief Title
Tai Chi for Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Official Title
Tai Chi for Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Quantitative and Qualitative Study
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
August 2007
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
September 2004 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
undefined (undefined)
Study Completion Date
March 2005 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Name of the Sponsor
Diakonhjemmet Hospital

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The purpose of this study was to study the impact of Tai Chi group exercise on physical function, health and disease activity of patients with RA, and to examine the patients' experience and perception of Tai Chi.
Detailed Description
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, inflammatory and systemic disease that mainly affects the musculoskeletal system. The disease is often progressive and may result in reduced physical function, pain, fatigue, and joint destruction. Exercise programs are reported to improve physical functioning in patients with RA. Tai Chi is a traditional Chinese martial art that was developed in the 13th century, and combines slow and gentle movements with mental focus. The aim of this study was to examine the impact of a 12 weeks standardized Tai Chi group exercise program on disease activity, physical function and health status in patients with RA attending. Further, the patients experiences of possible effects of Tai Chi were to be obtained in a focus group interview.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Keywords
Exercise, Physical function, Rheumatoid arthritis, Tai Chi

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
N/A
Enrollment
15 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
A
Arm Type
Other
Arm Description
Single group study
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Physical exercise
Intervention Description
Tai Chi exercise, twice a week during 12 weeks
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Balance was measured with Walking in a Figure of Eight. Strength and endurance were measured by Timed-Stands test. Shoulder function was measured with Assessments of Shoulder Movement Impairment Scale.
Time Frame
15 min
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Blood samples were collected for determination of sedimentation rate (ESR) and C-reactive protein (CRP). A rheumatologist examined the patients with the number of 28 swollen and tender joints.
Time Frame
15 min
Title
Self-reported health status included Health Assessment Questionnaire, visual analogue scale for fatigue, muscle pain, and fear of falling, Short Form Health Survey and Arthritis Self-Efficacy Scale
Time Frame
15 min
Title
Focus group interview in order to capture the participants' experiences and perceptions with Tai Chi.
Time Frame
1 hour

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
70 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Diagnosis of RA according to the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 1987 Stable medical treatment No earlier experience with Tai Chi Exclusion Criteria: Lack of ability to bear weight on the lower extremities Recent or ongoing disease flare Unstable heart condition Participation in other physical exercise interventions more than twice a week included in other intervention studies.
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Camilla Fongen, MSc
Organizational Affiliation
National Resource Center for Rehabilitation in Rheumatology
Official's Role
Study Chair
Facility Information:
Facility Name
National resource center for rehabilitation in rheumatology. Diakonhjemmet Hospital
City
Oslo
ZIP/Postal Code
0319
Country
Norway

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Citations:
PubMed Identifier
20205741
Citation
Uhlig T, Fongen C, Steen E, Christie A, Odegard S. Exploring Tai Chi in rheumatoid arthritis: a quantitative and qualitative study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2010 Mar 5;11:43. doi: 10.1186/1471-2474-11-43.
Results Reference
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