RecruitingNCT06767618

Investigation of Upper Extremity Functions in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Investigation of Upper Extremity Exercise Capacity, Hand Grip Strength and Daily Living Activities in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients


Sponsor

Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Jan 25, 2025

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

There are limited studies in the literature evaluating upper extremity functional exercise capacity, muscle functions and daily living activities in rheumatoid arthritis patients. In this context, the aim of this study was to investigate upper extremity exercise capacity, hand grip strength and daily living activities in rheumatoid arthritis patients.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 75 Years

Inclusion Criteria5

  • Patients diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis,
  • Between the ages of 18-75 years,
  • Patients who volunteer to participate in the study will be included in the study.
  • Between the ages of 18-75 years,
  • Volunteer to participate in the study will be included in the study.

Exclusion Criteria8

  • Those with serious cardiopulmonary, neurological, neuromuscular, orthopedic and other systemic diseases or other diseases affecting physical functions,
  • Those who have participated in a planned exercise program in the last three months
  • Those with cognitive impairment that will cause difficulty in understanding and following exercise test instructions
  • Patients with contraindications for exercise testing or exercise training according to the American Sports Medicine Association will not be included in the study.
  • Those with any diagnosed chronic or systemic disease,
  • Those who smoke 10 packs x years or more,
  • Those who have pneumonia or any acute infection,
  • Healthy individuals with any psychiatric disorder will not be included in the study.

Locations(1)

Kırşehir Ahi Evran University, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Center, Cardiopulmonary Unit

Kırşehir, Merkez, Turkey (Türkiye)

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