The Effect of Aerobic Exercises and Yoga Exercises in Axial Spondyloarthritis

Last updated: November 14, 2023
Sponsor: Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Ankylosing Spondylitis

Treatment

yoga based exercises

Clinical Study ID

NCT06138717
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  • Ages 20-65
  • All Genders

Study Summary

Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), mainly affecting the axial skeleton and sacroiliac joints, is a chronic, systemic, inflammatory disease that causes structural and functional disorders. Exercise has a significant role to play in managing treatments. This study aimed to determine the effect of yoga-based exercises combined with aerobic exercise on spinal mobility, disease activity and aerobic capacity in AxSpA.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria: Axial spondyloarthritis patients according to ASAS criteria having a stable healthcondition, having ongoing fatigue, dyspnea, decreased stamina, difficulty in activities ofdaily living, anxiety, or depression complaints

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Hemodynamically unstable, cardiac and pulmonary system unstable, with neurological,and psychological disorders patients

Study Design

Total Participants: 60
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: yoga based exercises
Phase:
Study Start date:
November 18, 2022
Estimated Completion Date:
January 15, 2024

Study Description

The study included 60 AxSpA patients according to ASAS criteria. Patients will be divided into two groups randomised. Group 1 (n=30) received only aerobic exercise, group 2 (n=30) received aerobic exercise and yoga exercises will be applied. Aerobic exercise intensity will be measured by cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET). determined.

Aerobic exercises will be performed with a lower extremity ergometer for 30 minutes and 12 sessions. In group 2, in addition to aerobic exercises, spinal stretching, relaxation, respiration and meditation will be performed. A yoga-based exercise programme consisting of exercises will be applied for 40 minutes and 12 sessions.

Functional capacity before and after treatment, 6-min walk test (6MWT) and VO2 maximum and disease activity will be assessed by ASDAS-CRP. Clinical measurements Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI), Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Metrology Index (BASMI), Ankylosing Spondylitis Quality of Life (ASQL) scale will be used. Fibromyalgia symptom severity scale and widespread pain index scores will be calculated.

Connect with a study center

  • Ankara Bilkent City Hospital Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital

    Ankara,
    Turkey

    Active - Recruiting

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