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N/A N=413 Randomized Treatment

Fit and Strong! Plus Comparative Effectiveness Trial

Osteoarthritis · Overweight and Obesity

Enrolled (actual)
413
Serious AEs
0.2%
Results posted
Apr 2024
Primary outcome: Primary: Dietary Intake — 2.1; 4.7; 0.8; 2.0 score on a scale

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Fit and Strong! (Behavioral); Fit and Strong! Plus (Behavioral)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 60+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
University of Illinois at Chicago
Primary completion
Jan 2018

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Dietary Intake
2.1; 4.7; 0.8; 2.0; 1.3; 0.6
PRIMARY
Body Weight
-0.5; -2.0; -0.8; -2.0; -0.9; -1.7
SECONDARY
Physical Activity Engagement
14.1; 29.1; 15.4; 17.5; 7.0; 11.6
SECONDARY
Lower Extremity Pain
-0.5; -1.4; -0.6; -1.5; -0.7; -0.9
SECONDARY
Lower Extremity Stiffness
-0.3; -0.6; -0.5; -0.5; -0.6; -0.5
SECONDARY
Lower Extremity Physical Function
-1.9; -5.5; -1.7; -4.9; -2.0; -4.1
SECONDARY
Lower Extremity Muscle Strength
1.3; 1.8; 1.1; 1.7; 1.0; 1.6
SECONDARY
Physical Endurance
22.9; 50.5; 13.3; 29.3; 10.0; 23.2

Summary

This randomized controlled trial is comparing outcomes of customary Fit and Strong!, to Fit and Strong! Plus, an enhanced version of the program that incorporates weight management. We hypothesize that Fit and Strong! Plus participants will show improved diet behaviors at 2, 6, 12, and 18 months that will be accompanied by a significant 5% weight loss at 6 months and maintained to 18 months, compared to participants in customary Fit and Strong!.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Presence of symptoms of lower extremity osteoarthritis
  • Age 60 or older
  • Not currently participating in a regular physical activity program
  • BMI 25-50
  • Able to attend Fit and Strong! classes

Exclusion Criteria

  • Score of 3 or greater on Mental Status Questionnaire
  • Recent hip or knee surgery
  • Recent steroid injection into hip or knee
  • Diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis
  • Uncontrolled diabetes
  • Unspecified health conditions that may interfere with exercise
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03180008). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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