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Evaluation of Walk With Ease in Arthritis (WWE)

Primary Purpose

Arthritis

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 3
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Walk with Ease - Group
Walk with Ease - Self
Sponsored by
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Arthritis focused on measuring Arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, lupus

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 90 Years (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

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

Sites / Locations

  • University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Experimental

Arm Label

Group WWE

Self-directed

Arm Description

Subjects will participate in a group-assisted 6 week WWE program.

Subjects will follow the self-directed WWE program.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Physical Activity Level
6-minute walk
Walking behaviors
Exercise self-efficacy

Secondary Outcome Measures

Health-related Quality of Life (SF36)
Health Assessment Questionnaire
Arthritis Symptoms
Senior Fitness Test (function)

Full Information

First Posted
September 6, 2007
Last Updated
March 23, 2011
Sponsor
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Collaborators
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00526435
Brief Title
Evaluation of Walk With Ease in Arthritis
Acronym
WWE
Official Title
Evaluation of the Walk With Ease Program Among People With Arthritis
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
March 2011
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
October 2007 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
January 2010 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
January 2010 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Name of the Sponsor
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Collaborators
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
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.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Arthritis
Keywords
Arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, lupus

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 3
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
InvestigatorOutcomes Assessor
Allocation
Non-Randomized
Enrollment
468 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Group WWE
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Subjects will participate in a group-assisted 6 week WWE program.
Arm Title
Self-directed
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Subjects will follow the self-directed WWE program.
Intervention Type
Behavioral
Intervention Name(s)
Walk with Ease - Group
Intervention Description
Participate in 6-week, 1 hour per week group assisted classes (with instructor).
Intervention Type
Behavioral
Intervention Name(s)
Walk with Ease - Self
Intervention Description
SUbject will receive the WWE workbook and follow it without group/instructor assistance.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Physical Activity Level
Time Frame
6 weeks
Title
6-minute walk
Time Frame
6 weeks
Title
Walking behaviors
Time Frame
6 weeks
Title
Exercise self-efficacy
Time Frame
6 weeks
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Health-related Quality of Life (SF36)
Title
Health Assessment Questionnaire
Title
Arthritis Symptoms
Title
Senior Fitness Test (function)

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
90 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
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
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Jennifer M Hootman, PhD
Organizational Affiliation
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Official's Role
Study Director
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Leigh F Callahan, PhD
Organizational Affiliation
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
City
Chapel Hill
State/Province
North Carolina
ZIP/Postal Code
27599
Country
United States

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