Status:
UNKNOWN
Tai Chi or Hydrotherapy for People With Osteoarthritis of the Hip(s) or Knee(s)
Lead Sponsor:
St George Hospital, Australia
Collaborating Sponsors:
Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
St George Division of General Practice, NSW, Australia.
Conditions:
Osteoarthritis, Hip
Osteoarthritis, Knee
Eligibility:
All Genders
59-85 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to determine, in the framework of a randomized controlled clinical trial, whether Tai Chi can affect measurable improvements in self-reported outcomes such as pain, physical f...
Detailed Description
A single blinded randomized controlled clinical trial with 3 allocation groups: * Tai Chi: maximum 15 people per group, twice weekly, 12 weeks. * Hydrotherapy: maximum 15 people per group, twice week...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Symptomatic osteoarthritis of the hip(s) or knee(s) according to American College of Rheumatology (ACR) clinical and radiographic (hip) criteria.
Exclusion
- Currently participating in recreational physical activity more than twice a week.
- Unable to walk indoors for more than 10 minutes without a walking aid.
- Unable to exercise at a moderate level due to major co-morbidity.
- Incontinent, afraid of water or uncontrolled epilepsy.
- Low back pain referring to limbs.
- Joint replacement surgery in past year.
- Arthroscopic surgery or intra-articular injections in knee or hip in past 3 months.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2004
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
October 1 2005
Estimated Enrollment :
150 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00123994
Start Date
February 1 2004
End Date
October 1 2005
Last Update
November 3 2005
Active Locations (1)
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St George Hospital
Kogarah, New South Wales, Australia, 2217