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Study NCT ID:
NCT00123994
Status:
UNKNOWN
Last Update Posted:
2005-11-03
First Post:
2005-07-22
Brief Title:
Tai Chi or Hydrotherapy for People With Osteoarthritis of the Hips or Knees
Sponsor:
St George Hospital Australia
Organization:
St George Hospital Australia
Study Overview
Official Title:
Tai Chi or Hydrotherapy for People With Osteoarthritis of the Hips or Knees
Status:
UNKNOWN
Status Verified Date:
2005-07
Last Known Status:
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
The aim of this study is to determine in the framework of a randomized controlled clinical trial whether Tai Chi can affect measurable improvements in self-reported outcomes such as pain physical function and psychological well-being in people with osteoarthritis OA mainly affecting the hips or knees The effectiveness of Tai Chi will be compared with both a non-intervention control group as well as with a formal exercise program hydrotherapy Hydrotherapy has long been considered an effective intervention for people with chronic OA although scientific evidence is weak at present The main study hypotheses are that Tai Chi or hydrotherapy can significantly decrease pain and physical limitations improve health-related quality of life and promote psychological well being in patients with OA of the hips or knees and that Tai Chi and hydrotherapy are of equal efficacy
Detailed Description:
A single blinded randomized controlled clinical trial with 3 allocation groups
Tai Chi maximum 15 people per group twice weekly 12 weeks
Hydrotherapy maximum 15 people per group twice weekly 12 weeks
Control 12 weeks waiting time prior to allocation to active intervention
A specially designed Tai Chi program Tai Chi for Arthritis Paul Lam will be provided in a community setting by trained instructors Hydrotherapy sessions will be held at the St George Hospital under supervision of registered physiotherapists with rheumatology and hydrotherapy experience
Outcomes will be measured twice 12 and 24 weeks after randomisation
Tai Chi maximum 15 people per group twice weekly 12 weeks
Hydrotherapy maximum 15 people per group twice weekly 12 weeks
Control 12 weeks waiting time prior to allocation to active intervention
A specially designed Tai Chi program Tai Chi for Arthritis Paul Lam will be provided in a community setting by trained instructors Hydrotherapy sessions will be held at the St George Hospital under supervision of registered physiotherapists with rheumatology and hydrotherapy experience
Outcomes will be measured twice 12 and 24 weeks after randomisation
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None
Secondary IDs
| Secondary ID | Type | Domain | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| RFP 950203 | None | None | None |