An Alternative Assessment in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Comparing Bicycle Ergometer and 6 Minute Step Test and Proving the Validity of the 6 Minute Step Test

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

Although joint involvement is predominant, RA is a systemic disease that can affect many organs. RA is a disease that includes changes such as inflammation, joint pain, fatigue, increased risk of coronary and heart disease. In patients with RA, exercises should be planned for decreased muscle strength, endurance, aerobic capacity and affected normal joint movements. Aerobic exercise capacity should be measured for individualized exercise planning in rehabilitation. Bicycle ergometer, one of the aerobic capacity tests, has been used in rehabilitation for a long time. Although it is frequently used in rehabilitation, it has some disadvantages. Therefore, other tests such as the step test can be used to eliminate these disadvantages of the bicycle ergometer and to assess functional capacity. The 6-minute step test (6MST), which requires less time and space, can be used as an alternative to assess exercise capacity. Patients will be evaluated at Firat University Hospital. Patients diagnosed with RA, older than 18 years of age and with a body weight of 100 kg or less (maximum weight supported by the stepper) will be included in the study.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:

• RA patient

• Over 18 years of age

• 100 kilos or less

• Patients who can walk independently without an assistive device

Locations
Other Locations
Turkey
Firat University
RECRUITING
Merkez
Contact Information
Primary
Havvagül Doğan
havvvaguldogan@gmail.com
+904242370000
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-02-18
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-06-10
Participants
Target number of participants: 60
Treatments
Experimental: Evaluated Group
In this single-group study, two tests will be performed and compared. A 6-minute stepper test and a bicycle ergometer test will be applied.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Firat University

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