Status:
UNKNOWN
Effectiveness of Technology-Supported Hand Strengthening and Stretching Exercises in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Lead Sponsor:
Marmara University
Collaborating Sponsors:
The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey
Conditions:
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Growing research evidence supports the effectiveness of mHealth interventions for improving exercise adherence and motivation. The aims of our study are; 1) to develop and design a smartphone applicat...
Detailed Description
The long-term beneficial effects of strengthening and stretching for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) for hand programs (SARAH) on functions have been shown in recent studies. Also, recently a usable web-bas...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Those diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis according to ARA criteria
- RA patients with stage 2 or 3 according to ACR criteria
- The first symptoms started at least a year ago and those who are undergoing medical treatment
- Those between the ages of 18-65
Exclusion
- Those who are in the inflammatory period
- Those who have had surgery for neurological, orthopedic or other reasons recently
- Those with specified depression or other psychological diagnosis
- Those who have received physiotherapy and ergotherapy in the past year
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 2 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
August 30 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04365842
Start Date
November 2 2019
End Date
August 30 2020
Last Update
April 28 2020
Active Locations (1)
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Marmara University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye), 34854