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Behavioral Intervention
Tai Chi vs. Wellness Education for Osteoarthritis
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Waitlist Available
Led By Chenchen Wang, MD, MSc
Research Sponsored by Tufts Medical Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Age ≥ 55 years
Be older than 18 years old
Must not have
Dementia, neurological disease, cancer, cardiovascular disease, renal disease, liver disease, or other serious medical conditions limiting ability to participate in the programs
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up from week 0 to week 12
Summary
This triallooks at how exercise and education can affect gut microbiota in people with osteoarthritis, as a first step towards larger trials.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals over 55 with symptomatic osteoarthritis and a pain score of ≥40 on the WOMAC scale. Participants should meet the American College of Rheumatology criteria for OA but can't join if they've used antibiotics or probiotics recently, have certain gut diseases, infections like hepatitis B or C, dementia, cancer, heart disease, kidney or liver problems.
What is being tested?
The study compares Tai Chi's effects on gut bacteria to those from a wellness education program in people with osteoarthritis. It aims to lay groundwork for future large-scale research by exploring how these interventions might work.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves non-invasive practices like Tai Chi and educational programs rather than medication, significant side effects are not expected. However, some participants may experience mild discomfort or muscle soreness from physical activity.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
I am 55 years old or older.
Exclusion Criteria
You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:Select...
I do not have any serious health conditions that would prevent me from participating.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ from week 0 to week 12
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~from week 0 to week 12
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Gut microbiota
Secondary study objectives
Arthritis Self-efficacy
Change in Body mass index
Change in Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale
+4 moreTrial Design
2Treatment groups
Active Control
Placebo Group
Group I: Tai ChiActive Control1 Intervention
12 weeks of Tai Chi classes
Group II: Wellnes EducationPlacebo Group1 Intervention
12 weeks of Wellness Education classes
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Tufts Medical CenterLead Sponsor
263 Previous Clinical Trials
264,388 Total Patients Enrolled
9 Trials studying Osteoarthritis
1,170 Patients Enrolled for Osteoarthritis
Chenchen Wang, MD, MScPrincipal InvestigatorTufts Medical Center
6 Previous Clinical Trials
1,069 Total Patients Enrolled
3 Trials studying Osteoarthritis
724 Patients Enrolled for Osteoarthritis
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I haven't used antibiotics or probiotics in the last 4 weeks and don't have significant gut issues or infections.I do not have any serious health conditions that would prevent me from participating.I am 55 years old or older.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Tai Chi
- Group 2: Wellnes Education
Awards:
This trial has 0 awards, including:Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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