Fitness Training for Juvenile Arthritis (FIT Teens 2 Trial)

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Recruiting

Led By Susmita Kashikar-Zuck, PhD

Research Sponsored by Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Ages 10-19 years, inclusive

Functional Disability Index (FDI) Score ≥ 13 indicating at least moderate disability

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 2 years

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will test a program called FIT Teens 2, which combines therapy and exercise, to see if it can help teenagers with rheumatic diseases or joint hypermobility.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for young people with pediatric rheumatic diseases like Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Dermatomyositis, or Lupus. It's also open to those with joint issues such as instability or hypermobility. Participants should be interested in a program combining mental and physical exercises.

What is being tested?

The study is testing the FIT Teens program, which blends cognitive behavioral therapy (a type of talk therapy) with neuromuscular exercise training designed to help manage symptoms and improve quality of life for these patients.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves exercise and therapy rather than medication, side effects may include muscle soreness or fatigue from physical activity. Emotional discomfort could arise during cognitive behavioral sessions.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 10 and 19 years old.

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I have at least moderate disability.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 2 years

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~2 years

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 2 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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Primary study objectives

Feasibility of Enrollment

Participant Retention at Post-Treatment

Participant Safety

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Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: FIT TeensExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Fitness Integrative Training for Teens (FIT Teens) is a combined coping skills training and physical exercise program. Pain coping skills training, also called cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches a number of behavioral skills (e.g. breathing, relaxation, activity pacing, distraction, and calming statements). Participants also receive a specialized type of neuromuscular exercise training which focuses on core strength, gait and balance.

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