Can a home workout program help early arthritis patients?

NCT ID NCT06841562

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Duke University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This pilot study is testing whether a remotely-delivered exercise program is practical and acceptable for people recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (within 6 months). Fifteen participants will receive intensive aerobic and resistance training via video calls. The main goal is to see if people can stick with the program, not yet to measure health benefits.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: remotely-delivered exercise training program
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that a home-based exercise program is a practical way to help manage symptoms in early rheumatoid arthritis.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with only 15 people, so results may not apply broadly. It focuses on feasibility, not on proving the exercise works for arthritis.

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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

Duke University
RECRUITING

Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States

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