Status:
RECRUITING
Effect of Quadriceps Muscle on Physical Outcome Measures in Women With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Lead Sponsor:
Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University
Conditions:
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-60 years
Brief Summary
Studies have reported that individuals with Rheumatoid Arthritis have a smaller muscle cross-sectional area, pennation angle and muscle thickness than healthy controls. Sarcopenia may decrease physica...
Detailed Description
Studies have reported that individuals with Rheumatoid Arthritis have a smaller muscle cross-sectional area, pennation angle and muscle thickness than healthy controls. Sarcopenia may decrease physica...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 18-60 years old
- Female participants with a confirmed diagnosis of RA for at least 3 years according to the 2010 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria
- Presence of sarcopenia
Exclusion
- Presence of fractures, burns or lesions in the area to be measured
- Presence of any neuromuscular, cardiovascular or metabolic disease,
- Individuals with knee endoprosthesis,
- Inability to walk
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 25 2023
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 25 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
102 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06197074
Start Date
December 25 2023
End Date
December 25 2025
Last Update
January 23 2024
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Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University
Afyonkarahisar, Turkey (Türkiye), 03030