Status:
COMPLETED
The Effects of a 16-Week Individualized, Intensive Strength Training Program in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Lead Sponsor:
University of Arizona
Collaborating Sponsors:
Centocor, Inc.
Conditions:
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
To assess the effects of a 16-week individualized, intensive strength training program in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Primary and secondary outcomes include: strength and body composition, fun...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Males and females with RA
- Over 18 years of age
- ACR Functional Class I and II
- Taking Remicade \>4 months
Exclusion
- Presence of comorbid conditions contraindicated to exercise, including, but not limited to:
- heart disease
- severe osteoporosis: (if \>50 years): T score \< -3.0 for hip or spine excluded; T score \<-2.5 for hip or spine w/o current treatment)
- (all potential subjects) previous non-traumatic fractures
- uncontrolled BP
- BMI \>40
- Regular use of assistive walking device which would interfere with ability to lift weights
- Currently or within the last 3 months participating in aerobic exercise \> 150 minutes a week
- Currently or within the last 3 months participating in any regular strength training activities
- Presence of neurological impairment that directly limits ability to perform exercise
- Participation in concurrent exercise study
- Any reason for which the investigator deems it would not be in the patient's best interest to continue in the study
- Plans to move away from site within next 1 year
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2004
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
January 1 2005
Estimated Enrollment :
35 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00327275
Start Date
March 1 2004
End Date
January 1 2005
Last Update
May 18 2006
Active Locations (1)
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University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85721