Walk With Ease Program For Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Lupus |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Immunology / Infectious Diseases |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 10/18/2018 |
| Start Date: | March 2016 |
| End Date: | August 30, 2018 |
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of "Walk With Ease", a
moderate-intensity exercise program, on pain, stiffness, and fatigue caused by lupus.
Participants will receive a copy of the "Walk With Ease" workbook. The book provides guidance
about walking safety as well as how to start, build-up, and maintain a walking program.
Participants will complete questionnaires assessing their symptoms before and after
completing the six-week program.
moderate-intensity exercise program, on pain, stiffness, and fatigue caused by lupus.
Participants will receive a copy of the "Walk With Ease" workbook. The book provides guidance
about walking safety as well as how to start, build-up, and maintain a walking program.
Participants will complete questionnaires assessing their symptoms before and after
completing the six-week program.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of "Walk With Ease", a
moderate-intensity exercise program, on pain, stiffness, and fatigue caused by lupus.
Participants will receive a copy of the "Walk With Ease" workbook, a publication of the
Arthritis Foundation. Participants will complete self-reported outcomes questionnaires prior
to beginning the program and six weeks later at completion of the program. The questionnaires
will include visual analog scales for pain, stiffness, and fatigue as well as a FACIT-Fatigue
form. Participants will also complete a satisfaction survey at the end of the program.
moderate-intensity exercise program, on pain, stiffness, and fatigue caused by lupus.
Participants will receive a copy of the "Walk With Ease" workbook, a publication of the
Arthritis Foundation. Participants will complete self-reported outcomes questionnaires prior
to beginning the program and six weeks later at completion of the program. The questionnaires
will include visual analog scales for pain, stiffness, and fatigue as well as a FACIT-Fatigue
form. Participants will also complete a satisfaction survey at the end of the program.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Physician diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus
- Age >/= 18
Exclusion Criteria:
- Age <18
- Engagement in >150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity at baseline
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index (SLEDAI) score >8
- Pregnancy
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