The Effect of a Technology-Mediated Integrated Walking and Tai Chi Intervention on Physical Function in Veterans With COPD and Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain

Part of paid clinical trials in Boston, Massachusetts.

Sponsor
VA Office of Research and Development
Study ID
NCT05701982
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • COPD
  • Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
40 Years - 100 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Every Step Counts-Tai Chi — BEHAVIORAL
    The intervention is ESC-TC which is a web-based platform (Every Step Counts) to promote walking combined with pain management content, an online Tai Chi video library, and synchronous Tai Chi classes led by an instructor via teleconference. The intervention is delivered remotely.
  • Usual Care — OTHER
    Usual Care

Study Details

Persons with COPD benefit from being physically active, but they are often limited by chronic musculoskeletal pain. This project will determine whether a non-pharmacologic, integrated, technology-mediated walking and Tai Chi mindfulness intervention can improve physical function in Veterans with COPD and chronic musculoskeletal pain. The proposed research addresses VA Rehabilitation R\&D Service's high priority area of improving health-related quality of life by reducing disease burden and maximizing function in Veterans with chronic disease.

Key Dates

Start date
Jan 3, 2024
Status verified
Jan 2026
Primary completion
Sep 30, 2027
Completion
Mar 31, 2028

Study Design

Enrollment
136 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Every Step Counts-Tai Chi
    The intervention is ESC-TC which is a web-based platform (Every Step Counts) to promote walking combined with pain management content, an online Tai Chi video library, and synchronous Tai Chi classes led by an instructor via teleconference. The intervention is delivered remotely.
  • Active Comparator: Usual Care
    Usual Care

Primary Outcome Measure

Physical Function measured by Daily Step Counts [ Time Frame: 6 months ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
VA Boston Healthcare System Jamaica Plain Campus, Jamaica Plain, MABostonMassachusetts02130-4817
Niquel Ortega
[email protected]
857-364-5669
Carole L Palumbo, PhD
[email protected]
(857) 364-4754
Marilyn L. Moy, MD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)

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