New breathing test studied in spine arthritis patients
NCT ID NCT07515131
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at chest expansion, lung function, and a new measure of breathing muscle strength called the S-index in 52 people with radiographic axial spondyloarthritis and healthy controls. The goal was to see if these measures differ between the two groups and if the S-index could be useful for assessing lung health in this condition. The study is complete and did not test any treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could show that the S-index is a useful new way to monitor breathing muscle strength in people with axial spondyloarthritis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, observational study with only 52 participants. It does not test any treatment, so it cannot directly improve patient care.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Gazi University Hospital, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Ankara, 06560, Turkey (Türkiye)
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