Walking away from Sjögren's fatigue: study tests simple exercise

NCT ID NCT02370225

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Samira Tatiyama Miyamoto, PhD Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether regular aerobic exercise, like walking, can reduce fatigue in women with primary Sjögren's syndrome. Forty-five women participated in a 16-week program. Researchers measured changes in fatigue, mood, and physical fitness.

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Active substance: aerobic exercise (walking program)
What this could lead to: If effective, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease fatigue and improve quality of life for women with Sjögren's syndrome.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 45 participants. Results may not apply to all patients, and exercise may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Fatigue Sjogren syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

SJOGREN'S SYNDROME

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Locations

Samira Tatiyama Miyamoto

Vitória, Espírito Santo, 29050780, Brazil

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