Exercise as medicine? new study tests High-Intensity workouts for rheumatoid arthritis

NCT ID NCT05768165

Ongoing 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 looks at whether a 12-week program of high-intensity interval exercise can improve heart function, reduce inflammation, and boost quality of life in people with rheumatoid arthritis. 87 adults with stable, low-to-moderate disease activity will take part. The program includes supervised aerobic and resistance training twice a week, plus one optional session on their own.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: high-intensity interval exercise
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a safe, drug-free way to improve heart health and reduce inflammation in people with rheumatoid arthritis.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 87 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Exercise may be hard to sustain long-term, and benefits might be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

rheumatoid arthritis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Sahlgrenska university hospital

Gothenburg, 413 45, Sweden
Uddevalla Hospital

Uddevalla, Sweden

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