RecruitingArthritisRheumatoid Arthritis (RA)Gout
Dose Response of Exercise for Arthritis Management
Eligible age
18+ yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
No
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About this study
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.
Sponsor: University of South Carolina
You may qualify if…
- ✓ 18 years or older
- ✓ Have a doctor diagnosed form of arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, or fibromyalgia
- ✓ Ability to read and write in English
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ 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.
Where it's recruiting
South Carolina
Columbia
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT06880653 · last updated 2026-04-03