Barriers and Faciliators for Physical Activity in People With RMDs

Launched by ANNE-KATHRIN RAUSCH · Jul 16, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking into what helps or prevents people with certain types of arthritis, like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, from being active and following recommended physical activity guidelines. Researchers will create a survey to better understand these factors by talking to patients and physical therapists in four European countries: Turkey, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and France. In Switzerland, they will also translate a specific questionnaire to assess personal factors that affect physical activity, ensuring it is suitable for German-speaking patients.

To join the study, participants need to be at least 18 years old and have a diagnosis of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or axial spondyloarthritis. They should also be able to understand and answer the survey questions. Unfortunately, those with other rheumatological or musculoskeletal diseases or communication issues will not be eligible. This trial is not yet recruiting participants, but it aims to gather important information that could help improve physical activity among those living with arthritis.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • adults being 18years or older
• • diagnosis of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or axial Spondyloarthritis
• • the cognitive and linguistic competencies to answer the survey
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • having a rheumatological or musculoskeletal disease other than described
• • any communication problems