Eligibility Module
The Eligibility Module contains detailed information about who can participate in the clinical trial. This includes eligibility criteria, age restrictions, gender requirements, healthy volunteer status, and study population descriptions, helping researchers understand who is eligible to participate in the study.
Eligibility Module path is as follows:
Study -> Protocol Section -> Eligibility Module
Eligibility Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-25 @ 2:30 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-25 @ 2:30 AM
NCT ID:
NCT00000434
Eligibility Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
* 60 years of age or older
* Presence of osteoarthritis of the lower extremities with an American College of Rheumatology functional class rating of I, II, or III
* No other contraindication from a personal physician for participation in the fitness walking
* Lack of moderate-to-severe cognitive impairment as assessed by the Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire
Exclusion Criteria:
* Under 60 years of age
* Lack of osteoarthritis of the lower extremities
* Contraindication from a personal physician for participation in fitness walking
* Presence of moderate-to-severe cognitive impairment as assessed by the Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire
* Steroid injections in either hip or knee within the previous 6 months
* Uncomplicated knee or hip surgery within previous year
* Complicated knee or hip surgery within previous year
* Plans for total knee or hip replacement within the next year
* Rheumatoid arthritis or other systemic inflammatory arthritis
* Diabetes that is not under control
* Current participation in a structured aerobic exercise program
Healthy Volunteers:
False
Sex:
ALL
Minimum Age:
60 Years
Study:
NCT00000434
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT00000434