Physical Rehabilitation in Women With Scleroderma: Effects on Pulmonary Function, Lung Ultrasound, Muscle Function, Hand Functional, Functional Capacity, and Quality of Life

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

Scleroderma (or Systemic Sclerosis - SSc) is one of the most neglected diseases worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. In the adult population with SS, the systemic effects of the disease, such as respiratory and peripheral muscle dysfunction, cause a decrease in quality of life. As a consequence, there is a concern about functional rehabilitation, since the aging of this population is already a reality. Thus, the objective of this project is to evaluate the effects of functional rehabilitation on functional capacity and quality of life in women over 18 years of SS. In this longitudinal intervention study, patients will be submitted to a three-month rehabilitation program. Before and after the intervention, patients will be submitted to the following assessments: Cochin Hand Functional Scale (CHFS), Short-Form 36 Health Survey (SF-36); Scleroderma Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (SHAQ-DI); lung function; lung ultrasound; handgrip; Glittre Activities of Daily Living test. Thus, it is expected that patients with SS will benefit significantly, with a consequent improvement in musculoskeletal function and , functional capacity and health-related quality of life.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: Female
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 70
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Women with Scleroderma, older than 18 years

• Clinical stability

• Signature of the Informed Consent Term (TCLE)

Locations
Other Locations
Brazil
Centro Universitário Augusto Motta
RECRUITING
Rio De Janeiro
Contact Information
Primary
Samantha Alegria, MsC
s.gomesdealegria13@gmail.com
+55 (21) 992936572
Backup
Agnaldo Lopes, PhD
agnaldolopes.uerj@gmail.com
+55 (21) 25762030
Time Frame
Start Date: 2021-10-15
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-12-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 104
Treatments
Experimental: Study group
The program comprises the practice of warm-up, muscle strengthening with free weights and with their own body weight against the action of gravity for the main muscular groups, balance control training, aerobic training, and relaxation exercises. The proposal consists of 3 weekly sessions, for 12 consecutive weeks.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Centro Universitário Augusto Motta

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