Dose Response of Exercise for Arthritis Management (NCT06880653) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Dose Response of Exercise for Arthritis Management
United States285 participantsStarted 2025-03-28
Plain-language summary
The purpose of the study is to see examine the effects of 3 different levels of physical activity (45 minutes/week, 90 minutes/week, or 150 minutes/week) on arthritis symptoms.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 18 years or older
* Have a doctor diagnosed form of arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, or fibromyalgia
* Ability to read and write in English
Exclusion Criteria:
* Have any contraindications to exercise (besides arthritis)
* Engage in \>45 min/week of Actigraph assessed moderate to vigorous intensity activity
* Are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant in the next year
* Are planning to relocate out of the Columbia, SC area in the next 12 months,
* Do not have a device compatible with Fitbit
* Have uncontrolled hypertension (e.g., systolic blood pressure \> 160 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure \> 100 mmHg)
* Plan to have a surgery that affects mobility in the next 12 months
* Have a serious cognitive impairment.
* Not willing to be randomized to any of the 3 conditions, do not believe they could adhere to the goals, or do not believe they could achieve the highest dose of activity (150 minutes/week).