TRAINERa - Clinical Trial
What is the Purpose of this Study?
This study includes one virtual information session, some online questionnaires, five in person visits, and a twelve week exercise program that is supervised from home. All in person visits will happen at the Duke Center for Living in Durham. The exercise program includes both aerobic exercise and strength training. Each week there will be Zoom exercise classes led by a study staff member, along with workouts you complete on your own using materials the study provides.
Rheumatoid Arthritis (diagnosed within the last 6 months)
Who Can Participate in the Study?
People may join this study if they are 18 years or older and were diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis within the past six months. They cannot have any other inflammatory diseases. They also need to have internet access so they can join the exercise classes online.
What is Involved?
This study wants to find out if it is possible to run an exercise program at home for people who have early rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers also want to collect information that will help them plan a bigger study in the future.
Study Details
