Exercise may be the new prescription for psoriatic arthritis patients

NCT ID NCT07352696

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a 12-week program of high-intensity interval training and strength training can improve heart and metabolic health in people with psoriatic arthritis. Researchers will also measure changes in fitness, pain, fatigue, and quality of life. The trial plans to enroll 88 adults aged 18-65 with stable medication.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Exercise program (high-intensity interval training and strength training)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that exercise is a safe, drug-free way to improve heart health, fitness, and quality of life for people with psoriatic arthritis.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 88 people. Exercise may be hard to stick with long-term, and results may not apply to everyone with psoriatic arthritis.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

psoriatic arthritis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Sahlgrenska University hospital

Gothenburg, Sweden
Skaraborgs sjukvård, Skövde

Skövde, Sweden

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