Telerehabilitation and Face-to-Face Clinical Pilates-Based Exercise in Individuals With Axial Spondyloarthritis

Launched by HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY · Aug 8, 2021

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the effects of two types of exercise programs—telerehabilitation (online) and face-to-face clinical Pilates—on individuals with axial spondyloarthritis, a type of arthritis that primarily affects the spine and can cause pain, stiffness, and fatigue. The goal is to see which method of exercise is more effective in improving patients' health, mood, and quality of life. To participate, individuals must be between 18 and 65 years old, have a diagnosis of axial spondyloarthritis, and have access to a smartphone or computer with the internet. They should also not have exercised regularly in the last three months.

Participants in the study can expect to follow a personalized exercise program for one hour, three times a week, over eight weeks. Researchers will evaluate their progress at the start, after the eight weeks, and again six months later. This trial aims to provide valuable insights into how different exercise formats can help manage the symptoms of axial spondyloarthritis, which could ultimately lead to better care for patients.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Diagnosed with axial spondyloarthritis
• • Between the ages of 18-65,
• • Literate,
• • Having sufficient smartphone/computer knowledge to participate in the study or having a relative who can help in this regard,
• • Having a smart phone/computer and an active internet connection,
• • Individuals who have not exercised regularly in at least the last 3 months will be included in the study.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Having a diagnosis of uncontrolled/clinically significant other disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congestive heart failure, endocrine system diseases, neurological, psychological diseases, etc.),
• • Malignancies
• • Having a history of previous surgery on the spine and extremities and therefore loss of function,
• • Pregnant individuals,
• • Continuing another rehabilitation program,
• • Have other conditions that prevent exercise,
• • A significant change in medication regimen occurs while the study is ongoing,
• • Individuals who do not agree to participate in the study and do not give written consent will be excluded from the study.