Status:
COMPLETED
Comparing Tai Chi Chih and Relaxation Therapy in the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Lead Sponsor:
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Conditions:
Arthritis, Rheumatoid
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-85 years
Phase:
PHASE2
PHASE3
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of relaxation therapy and tai chi in treating the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Detailed Description
RA is a debilitating disease characterized by inflammation of the joints, leading to chronic pain, loss of function, and disability. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatments are being u...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Active adult onset rheumatoid arthritis
- Stable on disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) or biologic medications
- Able to walk without use of an assistive device
- Resides in greater Los Angeles area
- Willing and able to comply with study requirements
Exclusion
- Uncontrolled or untreated medical conditions
- Frequent or uncontrolled disease flares
- Use of certain medications any medical condition deemed by the investigators to interfere with either the patient's safe participation or interpretation of the study data
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2004
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
August 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00096759
Start Date
November 1 2004
End Date
August 1 2007
Last Update
March 22 2013
Active Locations (2)
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1
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, California, United States, 90048
2
University of California, Los Angeles Medical Center
Los Angeles, California, United States, 90095