Effects of Modified T'ai Chi on Symptoms in Older Adults With Osteoarthritis

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE1

Total Enrollment

30 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2006-01-31

Study Completion Date

2006-04-30

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of TC for Arthritis on physical function, pain, and stiffness in older adults with knee/hip OA. Two hypotheses were tested:

1. Individuals in the TC group will demonstrate greater improvements in physical function compared to control group participants.
2. Individuals in the TC group will demonstrate greater decreases in pain and stiffness compared to control group participants.

Detailed Description

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Exercise is considered a vital component of osteoarthritis (OA) treatment. T'ai Chi (TC) is a unique exercise intervention with low-velocity movements. Few studies have addressed the effects of TC on arthritis symptoms and function. TC for Arthritis was modified specifically for people with OA and consists of a standardized set of forms.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a low-dose TC for Arthritis on physical function, pain, and stiffness in individuals with OA.

Twenty-seven older adults with OA (mean age-81.3 years) completed an 8 week non-randomized controlled pre-post test quasi-experimental design study of TC for Arthritis. Physical function, pain, and stiffness were measured at baseline and 8 weeks for the TC and control groups using the WOMAC™ 3.1 Index. Qualitative data from interviews and participant observations were analyzed in order to understand the participants' expectations and experiences with TC.

Conditions

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Osteoarthritis

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NON_RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Interventions

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Modified T'ai Chi: T'ai Chi for Arthritis

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Ability to walk independently,
* Speak and understand English,
* Understand the consent process; and
* Give informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

* Participation in rehabilitation or another TC class,
* At the time of recruitment; and
* Inability to confirm medical stability for safe participation with healthcare provider.

Minimum Eligible Age

60 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Principal Investigators

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Geraldine R. Neuberger, BSN, EdD

Role: STUDY_CHAIR

University of Kansas Medical Center

Cynthia Teel S. Teel, BSN, PhD