Status:
COMPLETED
Respiratory Training in Individuals with Ankylosing Spondylitis
Lead Sponsor:
Izmir University of Economics
Conditions:
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Exercise Training
Eligibility:
All Genders
20-60 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study was designed to investigate and compare the effects of standard diaphragmatic breathing and physiotherapy exercises versus 360-degree expandable diaphragmatic breathing and physiotherapy ex...
Detailed Description
One of the primary problems in Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is decreased thoracic expansion. For this reason, breathing exercises, especially thorax expansion, should be included. Moreover, according t...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age between 20-60 years
- Diagnosis according to the 1988 Modified New York criteria
- Voluntary participation
- BASDAI score of 3 or 4
- No mental problems that could hinder cooperation and understanding
Exclusion
- Presence of a neurological disease
- Other respiratory system diseases that could affect chest expansion (COPD, asthma, etc.)
- Regular exercise within the last 3 months Additionally, individuals who miss four consecutive exercise sessions or require a change in treatment will be excluded from the study.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 6 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 30 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
50 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06490796
Start Date
March 6 2024
End Date
December 30 2024
Last Update
March 12 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Izmir University of Economics
Izmir, İzmir, Turkey (Türkiye), 35330