Evaluation of the Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Program

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

358

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

September 30, 2008

Primary Completion Date

June 30, 2010

Study Completion Date

August 31, 2011

Conditions
Arthritis
Interventions
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.

Sponsors

Collaborators (1)

All Listed Sponsors
collaborator

Arthritis Foundation

OTHER

lead

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

OTHER