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
Active Locations (1)
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University Hospital Zurich, Centre on Aging and Mobility
Zurich, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland, 8091