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

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Marmara University

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye), 34854