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.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
468
Participate in 6-week, 1 hour per week group assisted classes (with instructor).
SUbject will receive the WWE workbook and follow it without group/instructor assistance.
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
Physical Activity Level
Time frame: 6 weeks
6-minute walk
Time frame: 6 weeks
Walking behaviors
Time frame: 6 weeks
Exercise self-efficacy
Time frame: 6 weeks
Health-related Quality of Life (SF36)
Health Assessment Questionnaire
Arthritis Symptoms
Senior Fitness Test (function)
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