The Effects of Pilates Training on Exercise Capacity and Respiratory Muscle Performance in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Last updated: February 15, 2022
Sponsor: Gazi University
Overall Status: Active - Not Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Musculoskeletal Diseases

Joint Injuries

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT05240326
2021-730
  • Ages 18-65
  • All Genders

Study Summary

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease associated with significant functional impairment and increased risk for cardiovascular and pulmonary disease. Along with pharmacological therapy, exercise seems to be a very promising intervention to improve disease-related outcomes, including functional capacity and systemic manifestations. Despite the fact that aerobic and strengthening exercises have been shown to be useful in patients with RA, there have been limited research on the effects of pilates training. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the effect of clinical pilates training on exercise capacity, respiratory and peripheral muscle strength, respiratory muscle endurance, respiratory function, pain, balance, core stability, dyspnea, functional status, fatigue, quality of life, depression and anxiety in patients with RA.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 18-65 years old
  • Being diagnosed according to the American College of Rheumatology (ACR)/EULAR 2010rheumatoid arthritis diagnostic criteria
  • under standard medications

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • orthopedic or neurological disease with a potential to affect functional capacity
  • have problems that can prevent evaluation
  • have a neurological problem that may cause hearing or vision impairment
  • changes in medical treatment in the last 3 months
  • have high disease activity score (DAS-28>3.2)

Study Design

Total Participants: 30
Study Start date:
March 15, 2022
Estimated Completion Date:
March 15, 2024

Study Description

According to sample size calculation 30 patients with RA will be included. Patients will be evaluated before and after treatment. Patients will be randomized into exercise and control training groups. In the exercise training group the patients will be given pilates exercise; in the control training group, the patients will be given relaxation exercise. Pilates exercises will be applied by the physiotherapist 3 days a week for 8 weeks. The patients in the control training group will be given relaxation exercises as a home exercise program 3 days a week for 8 weeks. Exercise capacity, pulmonary functions, respiratory and peripheral muscle strength, respiratory muscle endurance, pain, balance, core stability, dyspnea, functional status, fatigue, quality of life, depression and anxiety will be evaluated.

Connect with a study center

  • Gazi University

    Ankara,
    Turkey

    Site Not Available

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