NCT00126737

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether a home-based exercise and weight control program applied to elderly overweight individuals with painful osteoarthritis of the knee, would result in pain reduction.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
110

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2002

Longer than P75 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 1, 2002

Completed
2.8 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 2, 2005

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 4, 2005

Completed
2.5 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

February 1, 2008

Completed
10 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2008

Completed
6.1 years until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

January 1, 2015

Completed
Last Updated

January 1, 2015

Status Verified

December 1, 2014

Enrollment Period

5.3 years

First QC Date

August 2, 2005

Results QC Date

December 2, 2014

Last Update Submit

December 30, 2014

Conditions

Keywords

ElderlyExerciselean body massmuscle strengthNutrition programPain controlstair climbwalking distanceweight loss

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

  • WOMAC Function

    Western Ontario and McMaster University Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) is used to measure pain, function, and stiffness in patients with OA of the knee. At 24 weeks post-baseline, the average change in score was measured. We used the Function Scale only for this study. The Function Scale has 17 items, the responses are in Likert scale; namely 0=No difficulty, 1=Slight, 2=Moderate, 3= Very, 4=Extremely. The total score ranges from 0 to 68, a higher score means worse functioning. A score of 68 indicates extremely difficult in functioning.

    Between Base-line and 24 weeks

  • Physical Scale SF-36v

    The Rand Short Form-36 (SF-36) was used to measure health related quality of life (i.e. physical health). The average change in score 24 weeks post-baseline was measured. Physical Health consists of 4 scales, Physical Function (10 items), Role Physical (4 items), Bodily Pain (2 items), General Health (5 items). The Physical Health component is a summary measure of scales, and the scores ranges from 0 to 100, a score of 50 is the normative average of general health. Lower scores correspond to worse physical health, higher scores correspond to better physical health.

    Between Base-line and 24 weeks

  • Mental Scale SF-36v

    The Rand Short Form-36 (SF-36) was used to measure health related quality of life (i.e. mental health). The average change in score 24 weeks post-baseline was measured. Mental Health component consisted of 4 scales; these are the scales: Vitality ( 4 items), Social functioning (2 items), Role Emotional (3 items), and Mental Health (5 items). The mental health summary measures is called the Mental health component of SF36v. It was used to measure health related quality of life (i.e. mental health). The total score ranged from 0 to 100, a score of 50 is the normative average for general mental health. Lower scores correspond to worse mental health status, higher scores correspond to better mental health status.

    Between Base-line and 24 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Walking Distance

    Between Base-line and 24 weeks

  • Stair Total (Climb, Descend)

    Between Base-line and 24 Weeks

Study Arms (4)

Arm 1

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Group assigned to both a Weight Control Nutritional Program and home-based exercise program (Ex+WC).

Other: Weight Control Nutritional ProgramOther: Home-based exercise program

Arm 2

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Group assigned to a Weight Control Nutritional Program (WC).

Other: Weight Control Nutritional Program

Arm 3

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Group assigned to a home-based exercise program (Ex).

Other: Home-based exercise program

Arm 4

NO INTERVENTION

Usual care and non- specific health information (C).

Interventions

a week of food diary and information about dietary fat intake and proper proportions of vegetables.

Also known as: pole striding walking exercise
Arm 1Arm 2

24 week home-based exercise program encompassed aerobic exercises, isometric and isotonic exercises, and stretching exercises.

Arm 1Arm 3

Eligibility Criteria

Age50 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Male \& female 50 years old
  • Diagnosis of osteoarthritis by American College of Rheumatology criteria
  • Knee radiographs of Kellgren and Lawrence grade 2-4
  • American Arthritis Association functional class 1-3
  • Body mass index of 27

You may not qualify if:

  • Knee arthritis which did not meet American College of Rheumatology (ACR) OA criteria
  • Unable to engage in exercise or follow instruction
  • Limited shoulder range of motion

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital

Hines, Illinois, 60141-3030, United States

Location

Related Publications (3)

  • Collins E, O'Connell S, Jelinek C, Miskevics S, Budiman-Mak E. Evaluation of psychometric properties of Walking Impairment Questionnaire in overweight patients with osteoarthritis of knee. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2008;45(4):559-66. doi: 10.1682/jrrd.2007.04.0053.

  • Wolf S, Foley S, Budiman-Mak E, Moritz T, O'Connell S, Jelinek C, Collins EG. Predictors of weight loss in overweight veterans with knee osteoarthritis who participated in a clinical trial. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2010;47(3):171-81. doi: 10.1682/jrrd.2009.08.0136.

  • Possley D, Budiman-Mak E, O'Connell S, Jelinek C, Collins EG. Relationship between depression and functional measures in overweight and obese persons with osteoarthritis of the knee. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2009;46(9):1091-8. doi: 10.1682/jrrd.2009.03.0024.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Chronic DiseaseObesityOsteoarthritisPainMotor ActivityAgnosiaWeight Loss

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Disease AttributesPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsOverweightOvernutritionNutrition DisordersNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesBody WeightSigns and SymptomsArthritisJoint DiseasesMusculoskeletal DiseasesRheumatic DiseasesNeurologic ManifestationsBehaviorPerceptual DisordersNeurobehavioral ManifestationsNervous System DiseasesBody Weight Changes

Limitations and Caveats

Due to the small number of females, the results may not be generalizable to females. Limitations include requirement of having good upper body strength, shoulder range, hand eye coordination, and an investment of purchasing poles of $30 per pair.

Results Point of Contact

Title
Elly Budiman-Mak, MS MPH MD
Organization
Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital

Study Officials

  • Elly Budiman-Mak, MS MPH MD

    Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
Yes

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
FACTORIAL
Sponsor Type
FED
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 2, 2005

First Posted

August 4, 2005

Study Start

October 1, 2002

Primary Completion

February 1, 2008

Study Completion

December 1, 2008

Last Updated

January 1, 2015

Results First Posted

January 1, 2015

Record last verified: 2014-12

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