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Impact of Exercise on Older Persons With Osteoarthritis
NCT00000434 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Previous studies have found that exercise can reduce pain, improve endurance for physical activities, and improve cardiovascular fitness over time. However, these studies have not looked at the impact of exercise programs for older adults with osteoarthritis or at how long older adults continue exercising after a program is finished. This study will look at the long-term effects of a structured exercise program for people aged 60 or older who have osteoarthritis of the hip or knee. One goal of the exercise program is to encourage older people with osteoarthritis to continue exercising. We will randomly assign study participants to either the exercise program or a control group that does not do the exercise program. We will monitor participants at the start of the study, at 8 weeks, and every 3 months for 2 years after the program is completed. The exercise program lasts for 8 weeks and includes an exercise part and an educational part led by trained physical therapists. We believe that participants in the treatment (exercise) group will show higher rates of continued exercise and higher functional status over time compared to the group of people who do not participate in the exercise program.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Fit and Strong!
Study Locations (2)
Illinois
- North Park Village — Chicago
- Bernard Horwich Jewish Community Center — Chicago
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 217 participants |
| Start Date | 1983-12 |
| Est. Completion | 2003-09 |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
Sponsor
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)61 total trials
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00000434
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00000434 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as Phase 2, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 217 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), which has 61 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Osteoarthritis appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which Fit and Strong! is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT00000434 reports 2 study locations spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Illinois. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00000434 about?
NCT00000434 is a clinical study titled "Impact of Exercise on Older Persons With Osteoarthritis". Previous studies have found that exercise can reduce pain, improve endurance for physical activities, and improve cardiovascular fitness over time. However, these studies have not looked at the impact of exercise programs for older adults with osteoarthritis or at how long older adults continue exer...
What is the current status of trial NCT00000434?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 217 participants. The study started on 1983-12. Estimated completion is 2003-09.
What conditions does trial NCT00000434 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Osteoarthritis. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00000434?
The interventions under investigation include: Fit and Strong! (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00000434?
This trial is sponsored by National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), which has 61 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT00000434 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across Illinois. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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