Please select the eligibility criteria that correspond to the clinical trial below.
Title: Evaluation of Function and Effect of Exercise Therapy in Patients With Osteoarthritis of the Hip. A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Brief Summary: Aims:

1. Evaluate the effect of an exercise therapy program and patient education, versus patient education only, on hip function among patients with radiologically verified hip OA
2. To identify biomechanical differences during gait, one-leg standing , and two-legged-raise analysis in patients with hip OA following either exercise therapy and patient education program, or a patient education program only.

Main Hypothesis:

Significant improved hip function (WOMAC) will be demonstrated in patients with hip osteoarthritis (OA) (radiographically verified hip OA) following a patient education program and a 12 week exercise therapy program, compared to those only going through a patient education program.

Material and Methods:

110 patients with radiographically verified hip OA will be included in the randomized controlled trial; they will be randomized into:

1. Patient Education, or
2. Patient Education in addition to a supervised exercise program.

The main outcome is:

The Disease Specific WOMAC-Index.

Secondary outcome measures are:

SF-36v2 (quality of life),PASE (activity score), Self-efficacy for pain, muscle strength tests, gait analysis (biomechanical analysis),6 minutes walking test, Åstrand's bike test, range of motion.

Status:

The PhD student is accepted at the University of Oslo,and the study has so far included 17 subjects.

The study will be carried out:

NAR-Orthopedic Centre, Ullevaal University Hospital in collaboration with Diakonhjemmet Hospital and University of Delaware.

The study is included in our research program for active rehabilitation.


Options:
A: Inclusion Criteria:

* arthritic condition (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or fibromyalgia)
* internet access and ability to use computer

Exclusion Criteria:

* active treatment for cancer
* taken small group arthritis self-management program
B: Inclusion criteria:

* History of pain on most days (i.e., 4 or more days in a week) in one or both knees for at least 4 months during the year prior to study entry
* Duration of symptoms (defined as pain on most days for at least 4 months in 1 year) of less than 5 years
* Radiographic evidence of grade II knee OA
* Some level of disability, represented as a score of 3 or higher for at least three of the following WOMAC Index items: descending or ascending stairs; walking; bending; and performing daily activities

Exclusion criteria:

* Any uncontrolled medical condition that could prevent safe participation in the study (e.g., uncontrolled heart disease, blood pressure, or respiratory conditions)
* Any neurological condition that could affect coordination
* Inflammatory arthritis (e.g., rheumatoid or psoriatic arthritis)
* Participates in aerobic activity or resistance training for more than 60 minutes per week
* History of knee surgery
* Radiographic grade I, III-IV (Kellgren and Lawrence classification)
* Body mass index of at most 37.5 Kg/m2 (Individuals over this limit will be advised to follow a weight loss program and achieve stable weight for 6 months prior to participation.)
* History of a knee corticosteroid injection in the 3 months prior to study entry
* Plans to move from the local area
* Plans to become pregnant during the study
C: Inclusion Criteria:

* Clinical diagnosis of osteoarthritis

Exclusion Criteria:

* Must be able to speak and understand swedish
D: Inclusion Criteria:

* Between 40 and 80 years old with uni- or bilateral hip disability
* Harris Hip Score (36) between 60 and 95. Harris Hip score (0-100 points) is widely used as an assessment of hip function in patients with hip OA. Harris Hip Score of 60 or below are used regularly at our institution as one of the criteria for hip surgery (arthroplasty).
* Patients will be included if they have more than 3 months of hip pain.
* Patients with radiographic verified hip OA (Danielson's criteria for radiographic OA: Danielsson's criteria for minimal joint space: \< 4 mm \< 70 years, \< 3 mm ≥ 70 years, or 1 mm difference between hips).

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients have a history of resent trauma or functional impairment to the lower limbs or diseases which might interfere with participation (rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, osteoporosis, severe back pain, knee OA).
* Patients with co-morbidities not tolerating physical activities

Answer: D