NCT01184924

Evaluation of the Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Program

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 358 (actual)
• Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

The primary goal of this study is to assess the effectiveness and feasibility of the arthritis foundation (AF) Tai Chi Program for People with Arthritis. Arthritis, the most prevalent chronic condition in the US and a leading cause of disability, is characterized by chronic pain and progressive impairment of joints and soft tissues. Promoting physical activity is a key public health strategy to addressing arthritis management, but more scientific data regarding effectiveness and feasibility are need to support the promotion of the AF Tai Chi Program as an exercise intervention for people with arthritis.

Conditions

• Arthritis

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Evaluation of the Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Program	The primary goal of this study is to assess the effectiveness and feasibility of the arthritis foundation (AF) Tai Chi Program for People with Arthritis. Arthritis, the most prevalent chronic condition in the US and a leading cause of disability, is characterized by chronic pain and progressive impairment of joints and soft tissues. Promoting physical activity is a key public health strategy to addressing arthritis management, but more scientific data regarding effectiveness and feasibility are need to support the promotion of the AF Tai Chi Program as an exercise intervention for people with arthritis. Participants will be randomly assigned to the intervention or delayed control arm of the study.

Timeline

• Start date: 2008-09-01
• Primary completion: 2010-06-01
• Completion: 2011-08-01
• First posted: 2010-08-19
• Last updated: 2013-11-05