20 Participants Needed

Fitness Training for Juvenile Arthritis

(FIT Teens 2 Trial)

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MP
Overseen ByMegan Pfeiffer
Age: < 65
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This study evaluates the feasibility of the Fitness Integrative Training program for Teens (FIT Teens 2), a combined cognitive behavioral therapy and neuromuscular exercise training program in patients with pediatric rheumatic diseases and/or joint hypermobility.

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It's best to discuss this with the trial coordinators or your doctor.

Is exercise training safe for children with juvenile arthritis?

Recent studies suggest that exercise therapy is safe for children with juvenile arthritis and does not worsen their condition. It may even improve their function, quality of life, and physical fitness.12345

How does the FIT Teens treatment for juvenile arthritis differ from other treatments?

FIT Teens is unique because it focuses on resistance training, which is a type of exercise that uses weights or resistance to build strength. This approach is different from traditional treatments for juvenile arthritis, which often focus on medication and physical therapy. Resistance training can improve muscular strength, flexibility, and overall fitness, which may help manage symptoms and improve quality of life for teens with arthritis.678910

What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment FIT Teens for juvenile arthritis?

Research shows that exercise therapy can improve physical fitness, reduce pain, and enhance quality of life in children and adolescents with juvenile arthritis. Additionally, structured exercise programs and wearable activity trackers have been found to increase physical activity levels, which is beneficial for managing juvenile arthritis.14111213

Who Is on the Research Team?

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Susmita Kashikar-Zuck, PhD

Principal Investigator

Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for young people with pediatric rheumatic diseases like Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Dermatomyositis, or Lupus. It's also open to those with joint issues such as instability or hypermobility. Participants should be interested in a program combining mental and physical exercises.

Inclusion Criteria

My initial diagnosis was made over 3 months ago.
I have been diagnosed with a pediatric rheumatic disease or joint hypermobility.
I am between 10 and 19 years old.
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Exclusion Criteria

Untreated major psychiatric diagnoses (e.g., major depression, bipolar disorder, psychoses) or documented developmental delay
Any other medical condition determined by their physician to be a contraindication for exercise
Childhood Myositis Assessment Scale (CMAS) ≤ 30

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants undergo a combined cognitive behavioral therapy and neuromuscular exercise training program

8 weeks
16 sessions

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

2 years

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • FIT Teens
Trial Overview The study is testing the FIT Teens program, which blends cognitive behavioral therapy (a type of talk therapy) with neuromuscular exercise training designed to help manage symptoms and improve quality of life for these patients.
How Is the Trial Designed?
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: FIT TeensExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati

Lead Sponsor

Trials
844
Recruited
6,566,000+

Published Research Related to This Trial

A systematic review of 10 studies involving children and adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) found that exercise interventions, including various types like aquatic and aerobic exercises, significantly improved pediatric activity capacity and quality of life outcomes.
Exercise therapy was well tolerated by participants, but the overall quality of evidence was moderate, indicating a need for more high-quality research to establish specific recommendations for clinical practice in managing JIA.
Exercise Therapy in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Kuntze, G., Nesbitt, C., Whittaker, JL., et al.[2018]
The study demonstrated that using wearable activity trackers is a feasible intervention for adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), as all 28 participants successfully used the device and completed the study measurements.
Participants logged activity for 72% of the intervention period, indicating good adherence, but further research is needed to assess the actual impact of the trackers on increasing physical activity levels in this population.
A wearable activity tracker intervention for promoting physical activity in adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a pilot study.Heale, LD., Dover, S., Goh, YI., et al.[2018]
Exercise training (ET) for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is supported by moderate-quality evidence, showing improvements in pain, functional capability, and quality of life for participants aged 4 to 21 years, based on a review of 9 studies involving 457 individuals.
No adverse effects were reported from ET, indicating it is a safe intervention, with recommended sessions lasting 30-50 minutes, 2-3 times per week over a duration of 12-24 weeks.
Effects of Structured Exercise Training in Children and Adolescents With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis.Klepper, S., Mano Khong, TT., Klotz, R., et al.[2019]

Citations

Exercise Therapy in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. [2018]
A wearable activity tracker intervention for promoting physical activity in adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a pilot study. [2018]
Effects of Structured Exercise Training in Children and Adolescents With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. [2019]
Promoting physical activity in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis through an internet-based program: results of a pilot randomized controlled trial. [2013]
Effect of strengthening versus balance-proprioceptive exercises on lower extremity function in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a randomized, single-blind clinical trial. [2022]
Physical activity, physical fitness, and exercise therapy in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. [2013]
Safety and feasibility of a home-based six week resistance training program in juvenile idiopathic arthritis. [2021]
Measurement properties and performance of an eight-minute submaximal treadmill test in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a controlled study. [2023]
Youth resistance training: updated position statement paper from the national strength and conditioning association. [2022]
10.United Statespubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Effects of Functional Strength Training Program on Movement Quality and Fitness Performance Among Girls Aged 12-13 Years. [2019]
Improving health-related fitness in adolescents: the CrossFit Teens™ randomised controlled trial. [2022]
12.United Statespubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Pediatric resistance training: benefits, concerns, and program design considerations. [2022]
13.United Statespubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Adolescent Fitness. [2019]
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