Investigation of Upper Extremity Functions in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis

NCT06767618 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: AhiEvranU525
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 26
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

There are limited studies in the literature evaluating upper extremity functional exercise capacity, muscle functions and daily living activities in rheumatoid arthritis patients. In this context, the aim of this study was to investigate upper extremity exercise capacity, hand grip strength and daily living activities in rheumatoid arthritis patients.

Conditions

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Keywords

exercise capacity; upper extremity; hand-grip strength

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Evaluation of Upper Extremity Exercise Capacity

  The six minute peg board and ring test will be used to assess upper extremity exercise capacity.

  First day and second day

• Glittre Activities of Daily Living

  The Glittre activities of Daily Living test will be used to evaluate the daily living activities of individuals.

  Second day

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Hand-grip strength

  First day

• Evaluation of upper extremity functional status

  First day

• Evaluation of arm and shoulder muscle strength and endurance

  Second day

Study Arms (1)

Rheumatoid arthritis group

Rheumatoid arthritis patients in clinical remission between the ages of 18-75, who are followed up in the Kirsehir Ahi Evran University Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department outpatient clinic, will be included in the study.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 75 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

Rheumatoid arthritis patients between the ages of 18-75 who are clinically in remission and are being followed up at the Kirsehir Ahi Evran University Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department polyclinic will be included in the study.

You may qualify if:

• Patients diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis,
• Between the ages of 18-75 years,
• Patients who volunteer to participate in the study will be included in the study.

You may not qualify if:

• Those with serious cardiopulmonary, neurological, neuromuscular, orthopedic and other systemic diseases or other diseases affecting physical functions,
• Those who have participated in a planned exercise program in the last three months
• Those with cognitive impairment that will cause difficulty in understanding and following exercise test instructions
• Patients with contraindications for exercise testing or exercise training according to the American Sports Medicine Association will not be included in the study.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi: lead

Study Sites (1)

Kırşehir Ahi Evran University, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Center, Cardiopulmonary Unit

Kırşehir, Merkez, 40100, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (2)

• Palugan MJA, Assis ACB, Bessa EJC, Ferreira AS, Lopes AJ. Predictors of functional capacity as measured by the Glittre activities of daily living test in women with rheumatoid arthritis. Braz J Med Biol Res. 2021 Mar 15;54(5):e10040. doi: 10.1590/1414-431X202010040. eCollection 2021.

  PMID: 33729387 BACKGROUND

• Higgins SC, Adams J, Hughes R. Measuring hand grip strength in rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatol Int. 2018 May;38(5):707-714. doi: 10.1007/s00296-018-4024-2. Epub 2018 Apr 6.

  PMID: 29626222 BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Arthritis, Rheumatoid

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Arthritis; Joint Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Rheumatic Diseases; Connective Tissue Diseases; Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases; Autoimmune Diseases; Immune System Diseases

Study Officials

• Başak KAVALCI KOL, Dr.

  Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi

  STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 6, 2025
• First Posted: January 10, 2025
• Study Start: March 25, 2025
• Primary Completion: January 25, 2026
• Study Completion: March 25, 2026
• Last Updated: May 13, 2026

Record last verified: 2025-02

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)