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RECRUITINGINTERVENTIONAL

Dose Response of Exercise for Arthritis Management

Examination of the Dose Response Relationship Between Physical Activity and Arthritis-Attributable Outcomes

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About This Trial

The purpose of the study is to see examine the effects of 3 different levels of physical activity (45 minutes/week, 90 minutes/week, or 150 minutes/week) on arthritis symptoms.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: - 18 years or older - Have a doctor diagnosed form of arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, or fibromyalgia - Ability to read and write in English Who Should NOT Join This Trial: - Have any contraindications to exercise (besides arthritis) - Engage in \>45 min/week of Actigraph assessed moderate to vigorous intensity activity - Are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant in the next year - Are planning to relocate out of the Columbia, SC area in the next 12 months, - Do not have a device compatible with Fitbit - Have uncontrolled hypertension (e.g., systolic blood pressure \> 160 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure \> 100 mmHg) - Plan to have a surgery that affects mobility in the next 12 months - Have a serious cognitive impairment. - Not willing to be randomized to any of the 3 conditions, do not believe they could adhere to the goals, or do not believe they could achieve the highest dose of activity (150 minutes/week). Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years or older * Have a doctor diagnosed form of arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, or fibromyalgia * Ability to read and write in English Exclusion Criteria: * Have any contraindications to exercise (besides arthritis) * Engage in \>45 min/week of Actigraph assessed moderate to vigorous intensity activity * Are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant in the next year * Are planning to relocate out of the Columbia, SC area in the next 12 months, * Do not have a device compatible with Fitbit * Have uncontrolled hypertension (e.g., systolic blood pressure \> 160 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure \> 100 mmHg) * Plan to have a surgery that affects mobility in the next 12 months * Have a serious cognitive impairment. * Not willing to be randomized to any of the 3 conditions, do not believe they could adhere to the goals, or do not believe they could achieve the highest dose of activity (150 minutes/week).

Treatments Being Tested

BEHAVIORAL

DREAM Adaptive Intervention

6-month physical activity program (Dose Response of Exercise for Arthritis Management (DREAM)) which includes monthly phone coaching, Walk With Ease Guidebook, behavioral lessons, and a Fitbit. Participants may receive additional contact (email, text, or phone) if they struggle to meet activity goal.

Locations (1)

University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina, United States