Status:
COMPLETED
The Role of Aquatic-Based Plyometric Exercises for Patients With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Lead Sponsor:
Cairo University
Conditions:
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Eligibility:
All Genders
12-18 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study was designed to assess the effect of a 12-week aqua-plyometric (AquaPlyo) training on muscle strength, bone health, and physical ability in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)...
Detailed Description
Forty-eight patients with JIA were recruited from the pediatric rheumatology clinics of three large referral hospitals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The study included patients who had a confirmed diagnosi...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Confirmed diagnosis of JIA
- Polyarticular onset of JIA with bilateral involvement of the knee joint
- Age between 12 and 18 years
- Stable conditions (i.e., receive stable doses of medications in the past three months)
- Not participating in a regular exercise program in the past six months
Exclusion
- Fixed deformities
- History of joint surgery
- Ankylosing or fractures
- Bone destruction (erosive changes of the knee joint)
- Cardiopulmonary comorbidities
- Recommendation against engaging in potentially explosive physical activities by the attending Rheumatologist.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 6 2020
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 30 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
48 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05304832
Start Date
December 6 2020
End Date
January 30 2022
Last Update
December 28 2022
Active Locations (1)
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Ragab K. Elnaggar
Al Kharj, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia