NCT00485043

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of TC for Arthritis on physical function, pain, and stiffness in older adults with knee/hip OA. Two hypotheses were tested:

  1. 1.Individuals in the TC group will demonstrate greater improvements in physical function compared to control group participants.
  2. 2.Individuals in the TC group will demonstrate greater decreases in pain and stiffness compared to control group participants.

Trial Health

100
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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
30

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for phase_1

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2006

Shorter than P25 for phase_1

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2006

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

April 1, 2006

Completed
1.2 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 11, 2007

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 12, 2007

Completed
Last Updated

June 12, 2007

Status Verified

June 1, 2007

First QC Date

June 11, 2007

Last Update Submit

June 11, 2007

Conditions

Osteoarthritis

Keywords

T'ai ChiOsteoarthritisExerciseOlder adults

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • physical function

    8 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • pain and stiffness

    8 weeks

Interventions

Modified T'ai Chi: T'ai Chi for ArthritisBEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

Age60 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Ability to walk independently,
  • Speak and understand English,
  • Understand the consent process; and
  • Give informed consent.

You may not qualify if:

  • Participation in rehabilitation or another TC class,
  • At the time of recruitment; and
  • Inability to confirm medical stability for safe participation with healthcare provider.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

MeSH Terms

Conditions

OsteoarthritisMotor Activity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

ArthritisJoint DiseasesMusculoskeletal DiseasesRheumatic DiseasesBehavior

Study Officials

  • Cynthia Teel S. Teel, BSN, PhD

    University of Kansas Medical Center

    STUDY CHAIR

  • Geraldine R. Neuberger, BSN, EdD

    University of Kansas Medical Center

    STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 1
Allocation
NON RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 11, 2007

First Posted

June 12, 2007

Study Start

January 1, 2006

Study Completion

April 1, 2006

Last Updated

June 12, 2007

Record last verified: 2007-06