Status:

COMPLETED

Effects of Cardiovascular Training in Individuals With Ankylosing Spondylitis

Lead Sponsor:

University of Zurich

Collaborating Sponsors:

Swiss Ankylosing Spondylitis Association

Federal Office of Sports, Switzerland

Conditions:

Ankylosing Spondylitis

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-75 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

To test the effects of a cardiovascular training compared to attention control in a group of AS-patients participating in classic spinal mobility exercise groups (randomized controlled trial)

Detailed Description

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory rheumatic disease, affecting primarily the spinal column and iliosacral joints. In addition, an increased risk for cardio-vascular disease and ost...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion criteria:
  • Age 18-75 years
  • Diagnosis of AS following the modified New York criteria
  • Ability to cycle on a training bicycle
  • Sufficient German language ability (for questionnaires)
  • Willingness to follow the study protocol / informed consent
  • Exclusion criteria:
  • Chronic heart failure, functional NYHA Class III and IV

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    January 1 2008

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ACTUAL

    End Date :

    November 1 2010

    Estimated Enrollment :

    106 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT00913302

    Start Date

    January 1 2008

    End Date

    November 1 2010

    Last Update

    July 8 2013

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    University Hospital Zurich, Centre on Aging and Mobility

    Zurich, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland, 8091