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Phone-Based Walking Program for Arthritis
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Research Sponsored by University of South Carolina
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Told by a doctor or other health professional that you have some form of arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, fibromyalgia
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline to 12 months
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial looks at the effects of a phone-based walking intervention.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults in the Columbia, SC area who have been diagnosed with arthritis or related conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, or fibromyalgia. Participants must be able to read and write in English and commit to staying in the region for a year. It's not suitable for those with exercise contraindications (other than arthritis), pregnant women, or individuals planning pregnancy.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing a phone-based version of the Walk With Ease program to see how it affects people with arthritis over short-term (6 weeks and 6 months) and long-term periods (1 year). Participants will be randomly assigned to different groups as part of the research process.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention involves a walking program guided by phone support, side effects may include typical exercise-related issues such as muscle soreness or joint pain but are generally expected to be minimal.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
I have been diagnosed with arthritis, gout, lupus, or fibromyalgia.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ baseline to 12 months
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline to 12 months
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Change in pain
Change in physical function - 6 minute walk
Change in physical function - chair stands
Secondary outcome measures
Change in Physical Limitations
Change in arthritis management self-efficacy
Change in blood pressure
+1 moreTrial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Phone-Based Walk With Ease ProgramExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Telephone-based Walk With Ease Program adapted from the Arthritis Foundations program
Group II: Delayed Phone-Based Walk With Ease ProgramExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Telephone-Based Walk With Ease Program starting after the 1 year assessment
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of South CarolinaLead Sponsor
211 Previous Clinical Trials
120,159 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Arthritis
401 Patients Enrolled for Arthritis
Centers for Disease Control and PreventionFED
875 Previous Clinical Trials
22,477,102 Total Patients Enrolled
13 Trials studying Arthritis
5,461 Patients Enrolled for Arthritis
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I am willing to be assigned to any treatment group by chance.I have been diagnosed with arthritis or a related condition.You plan to live in the Columbia, SC area for the next year.I have been diagnosed with arthritis, gout, lupus, or fibromyalgia.I am willing to be assigned to any treatment group by chance.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program
- Group 2: Delayed Phone-Based Walk With Ease Program
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Arthritis Patient Testimony for trial: Trial Name: NCT05289544 — N/A
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What is the current patient selection criteria for this clinical trial?
"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov provides information that reveals this medical investigation has been recruiting patients since April 1st 2022, with the latest update occurring on July 4th 2022; 300 individuals are being sought from a single location."
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Has enrollment for this research study opened up to the public yet?
"Affirmative. The information on clinicaltrials.gov proves the ongoing recruitment for this trial, which was originally posted on April 1st 2022, is still in progress. 300 individuals need to be enrolled from one medical centre."
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What objectives is this clinical trial attempting to accomplish?
"This medical study will span a time period of twelve months and its primary outcome is an alteration in the participant's physical function - chair stands. Alternate objectives include shifting Physical Limitations based on HAQ (Health Assessment Questionnaire) scores, adjusting overall moderate or vigorous intensity physical activity monitored by GT3x Link Actigraph monitors, as well as fluctuating Diastolic/Systolic blood pressure levels measured in mmHg."
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Who else is applying?
What state do they live in?
Georgia
North Carolina
Florida
Other
How old are they?
18 - 65
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
Did not meet criteria
What site did they apply to?
University of South Carolina
How many prior treatments have patients received?
2
3+
Why did patients apply to this trial?
I'm tired of being in pain after trying everything. Because I have several different medical conditions in this clinical trial.
PatientReceived 2+ prior treatments
I’ve tried medication and exercise and meditation and even Ketamine treatments..
PatientReceived no prior treatments
What questions have other patients asked about this trial?
Is it financially compensated? How long is the clinical trial and screening time?
PatientReceived 1 prior treatment
How responsive is this trial?
Average response time
- < 2 Days
Most responsive sites:
- University of South Carolina: < 24 hours
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