Breathing new life: exercise program shows promise for stiff spine patients

NCT ID NCT07430189

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Balikesir University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This small pilot study tested an 8-week exercise program for 20 adults with axial spondyloarthritis, a type of arthritis that affects the spine and can restrict breathing. The program included aerobic exercise, strength training, and breathing exercises. Researchers measured changes in walking distance and lung function to see if the program helped.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: multimodal pulmonary rehabilitation (exercise program)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a non-drug way to improve breathing and physical function in people with axial spondyloarthritis.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with only 20 participants and no control group. Results may not apply to everyone and need confirmation in larger trials.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Axial Spondyloarthritis Dyspnea spondyloarthropathy

As listed by the trial registrant

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

AXIAL SPONDYLOARTHRITIS (AXSPA)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Balikesir University Faculty of Medicine

Balıkesir, Turkey (Türkiye)

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