Rheumatoid Arthritis Clinical Trial
Official title:
Tai Chi for Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Quantitative and Qualitative Study
The purpose of this study was to study the impact of Tai Chi group exercise on physical function, health and disease activity of patients with RA, and to examine the patients' experience and perception of Tai Chi.
Status | Completed |
Enrollment | 15 |
Est. completion date | March 2005 |
Est. primary completion date | |
Accepts healthy volunteers | No |
Gender | Both |
Age group | 18 Years to 70 Years |
Eligibility |
Inclusion Criteria: - Diagnosis of RA according to the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 1987 - Stable medical treatment - No earlier experience with Tai Chi Exclusion Criteria: - Lack of ability to bear weight on the lower extremities - Recent or ongoing disease flare - Unstable heart condition - Participation in other physical exercise interventions more than twice a week included in other intervention studies. |
Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment
Country | Name | City | State |
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Norway | National resource center for rehabilitation in rheumatology. Diakonhjemmet Hospital | Oslo |
Lead Sponsor | Collaborator |
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Diakonhjemmet Hospital |
Norway,
Type | Measure | Description | Time frame | Safety issue |
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Primary | Balance was measured with Walking in a Figure of Eight. Strength and endurance were measured by Timed-Stands test. Shoulder function was measured with Assessments of Shoulder Movement Impairment Scale. | 15 min | ||
Secondary | Blood samples were collected for determination of sedimentation rate (ESR) and C-reactive protein (CRP). A rheumatologist examined the patients with the number of 28 swollen and tender joints. | 15 min | ||
Secondary | Self-reported health status included Health Assessment Questionnaire, visual analogue scale for fatigue, muscle pain, and fear of falling, Short Form Health Survey and Arthritis Self-Efficacy Scale | 15 min | ||
Secondary | Focus group interview in order to capture the participants' experiences and perceptions with Tai Chi. | 1 hour |
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