- ICH GCP
- US Clinical Trials Registry
- Clinical Trial NCT00096759
Comparing Tai Chi Chih and Relaxation Therapy in the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Efficacy of CAM Interventions in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Study Overview
Status
Conditions
Intervention / Treatment
Detailed Description
RA is a debilitating disease characterized by inflammation of the joints, leading to chronic pain, loss of function, and disability. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatments are being used with increased frequency by patients with chronic pain and rheumatic diseases to relieve their symptoms. While patients find these treatments helpful, there is limited scientific evidence of the effectiveness of these interventions. This study will compare relaxation therapy (a commonly used treatment for RA) to tai chi chih (a combination of slow, deliberate movements and meditation) in treating the symptoms of RA.
Participants will be randomly assigned to receive 12 weeks of either relaxation therapy or tai chi chih. At study entry and Weeks 6 and 12, participants will complete questionnaires about their RA symptoms, health functioning, overall quality of life, and complete a brief medical exam.
Study Type
Enrollment (Anticipated)
Phase
- Phase 2
- Phase 3
Contacts and Locations
Study Locations
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California
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Los Angeles, California, United States, 90048
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
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Los Angeles, California, United States, 90095
- University Of California, Los Angeles Medical Center
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Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Genders Eligible for Study
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Active adult onset rheumatoid arthritis
- Stable on disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) or biologic medications
- Able to walk without use of an assistive device
- Resides in greater Los Angeles area
- Willing and able to comply with study requirements
Exclusion Criteria:
- Uncontrolled or untreated medical conditions
- Frequent or uncontrolled disease flares
- Use of certain medications any medical condition deemed by the investigators to interfere with either the patient's safe participation or interpretation of the study data
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Treatment
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
- Masking: Single
What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
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RA-related disability
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Health functioning
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Collaborators and Investigators
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Jennifer Pike, PhD, University of California, Los Angeles
Study record dates
Study Major Dates
Study Start
Primary Completion (Actual)
Study Completion (Actual)
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
First Posted (Estimate)
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Estimate)
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
Last Verified
More Information
Terms related to this study
Keywords
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- R21AT002307-01 (U.S. NIH Grant/Contract)
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