Collaborative Lifestyle Intervention Program in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients (CLIP-OA)
Osteoarthritis
About this trial
This is an interventional supportive care trial for Osteoarthritis focused on measuring Older Adults, Weight Loss, Exercise, Knee pain
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosed with knee OA: physician documented radiographic tibiofemoral OA of one or both knees
- Overweight or Obese: BMI >25 and <40
- Knee Pain and Risk for Mobility Disability: self-reported difficulty walking ¼ mile, climbing stairs, lifting or carrying groceries, or performing other household activities due to knee pain
- Sedentary: sedentary lifestyle defined as currently participating < 20 minutes of weekly structured moderate intensity exercise occurring in bouts >10 min
- Health Status: all participants must be free of severe heart or systemic disease that would make moderate intensity exercise participation unsafe
- Age: > 50 years of age
- Stability of Residence: does not plan to move out of the Columbus metropolitan area for the duration of the study
- Consents: willing to give an informed consent and sign a HIPPA authorization form; (9) Physician Consent: treating rheumatologist and primary care physician provide medical consent for participation
- Agreeableness: willing to accept randomization and complete all assessment and intervention procedures
Exclusion Criteria:
- Health Status: any serious medical condition that precludes safe participation in an exercise program
- Study Staff Judgment: Inability to complete the study protocol, in the opinion of the study staff, due to frailty, illness, or other reasons
Sites / Locations
- The Ohio State University
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Exercise and Dietary Weight Loss
Walk with Ease
For the first 6 months, participants will meet at a community center for 3 group-based sessions and 1 individual session each month. Sessions include a 45 minute exercise component and a 45 minute dietary weight loss component. Exercise will consist of progressive aerobic and strength training. The dietary component will focus on decreasing caloric intake, while being nutritionally safe. All diets will be monitored by a Registered Dietitian. During months 7-12, participants will meet for 1 group session and 1 individual session per month. The final 12-24 months, bimonthly phone calls are provided to the participants to aid in retention efforts.
The Arthritis Foundation's (AF) WWE is a self-management program for symptoms of arthritis (pain, fatigue, stiffness,etc.) through exercise. It is a 6 week program involving 3 sessions per week each lasting about 60 minutes. The WWE sessions are comprised of walking, stretching and strengthening exercises, and health education lectures. These group classes will be lead by an AF instructor. Each participant will complete 2 consecutive WWE classes for a total of 12 weeks in the program. During the final week of the program, participants will be trained and transitioin to the self-directed version of WWE for maintenance of exercise. To aid in retention efforts, phone contacts are provided to participants on a monthly basis from 4-12 months and bi-monthly from 12 to 24 months