Dose Response of Exercise for Arthritis Management

University of South Carolina285 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of the study is to see examine the effects of 3 different levels of physical activity (45 minutes/week, 90 minutes/week, or 150 minutes/week) on arthritis symptoms.

All participants will be randomly assigned a physical activity goal (45 min/week, 90 min/week, or 150 min/week). To help participants achieve goals, they will receive a 6 month program which includes the Arthritis Foundation's Walk With Ease Guidebook, behavioral lessons, a Fitbit, and monthly coaching calls. Participants may also receive additional calls, texts, or emails if they are struggling to meet their physical activity goals.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

285

Conditions

Arthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)Gout Fibromyalgia (FM)Osteoarthritis Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic

Interventions

DREAM Adaptive InterventionBEHAVIORAL

6-month physical activity program (Dose Response of Exercise for Arthritis Management (DREAM)) which includes monthly phone coaching, Walk With Ease Guidebook, behavioral lessons, and a Fitbit. Participants may receive additional contact (email, text, or phone) if they struggle to meet activity goal.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years or older * Have a doctor diagnosed form of arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, or fibromyalgia * Ability to read and write in English Exclusion Criteria: * Have any contraindications to exercise (besides arthritis) * Engage in ≥30 min/week of Actigraph assessed MVPA * Are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant in the next year * Are planning to relocate out of the Columbia, SC area in the next 12 months, * Do not have a device compatible with Fitbit * Have uncontrolled hypertension (e.g., systolic blood pressure \> 160 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure \> 100 mmHg) * Plan to have a surgery that affects mobility in the next 12 months * Have a serious cognitive impairment. * Not willing to be randomized to any of the 3 conditions, do not believe they could adhere to the goals, or do not believe they could achieve the highest dose of activity (150 minutes/week).

Locations (1)

University of South Carolina

Columbia, South Carolina, United States

RECRUITING

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Physical function (6 Minute Walk Test)

Change in distance walked during the 6 minute walk test

Time frame: Baseline to 6 months

Secondary Outcomes

Physical function (6 Minute Walk Test)

Change in distance walked during the 6 minute walk test

Time frame: Baseline to 12 months

Physical function (chair stands)

Change in chair stand repetitions

Time frame: Baseline to 6 months

Physical function (chair stands)

Change in chair stand repetitions

Time frame: Baseline to 12 months

Health Related Quality of Life - Physical

Change in the physical component score of the SF-12v2 Health Survey. Scores range from 0-100, with higher scores reflective of better health.

Time frame: Baseline to 6 months

Health Related Quality of Life - Physical

Change in the physical component score of the SF-12v2 Health Survey. Scores range from 0-100, with higher scores reflective of better health.

Time frame: Baseline to 12 months

Health Related Quality of Life - Mental

Change in the mental component score of the SF-12v2 Health Survey. Scores range from 0-100, with higher scores reflective of better health.

Time frame: Baseline to 6 months

Health Related Quality of Life - Mental

Central Contacts

Ellen Wingard

CONTACT

803-777-1889 EWINGARD@mailbox.sc.edu

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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