Status:
COMPLETED
Effectiveness of Water Exercises on Isokinetic Muscle Strength
Lead Sponsor:
Federal University of São Paulo
Collaborating Sponsors:
Department of Medicine
Conditions:
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Eligibility:
FEMALE
40-65 years
Phase:
PHASE3
Brief Summary
The interest in studying the impact of aquatic exercise on muscle strength of patients with rheumatoid arthritis came after publication of several studies that pointed to the potential benefit of exer...
Detailed Description
The investigators objectives are: * To compare the peak torque of flexor and extensor of the knee between land and water exercises in women with rheumatoid arthritis. This is a randomized controlled ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Females;
- Pre- or postmenopausal;
- Disease Activity: from mild to moderate, according to the DAS28;
- Functional class I and II Steinbrocker;
- No rehabilitation program in the last three months;
- Stable medication in the three months before randomization;
- Cardiorespiratory fitness after exercise testing and cardiologic exam;
- Agree and sign the Instrument of Consent;
Exclusion
- Circulatory problems, ulcers in the legs, or other untreated skin lesions that would preclude the exercise in the pool;
- Physical activity regularly in the three months prior to intervention;
- Use of orthoses or any other devices;
- Hip or knee prosthesis;
- Regular use of proteic supplements or anabolic drugs;
- Orthopedic surgery scheduled for the next six months;
- Intra-articular infiltration in the three months prior to randomization or scheduled for the next six months;
- Illiteracy and cognitive impairment;
- Hearing loss and visual;
- Phobia of water;
- Hypersensitivity to the chlorine;
- Epilepsy and urinary or fecal incontinence;
- Any uncontrolled chronic illness.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01447264
Start Date
February 1 2009
End Date
April 1 2011
Last Update
October 6 2011
Active Locations (1)
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Federal University of Sao Paulo
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, 04042033