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Exercise as medicine: new trial tests if aerobic workouts ease arthritis symptoms

NCT ID NCT07504887

Symptom relief Sponsor: Kutahya Health Sciences University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study will test whether a 6-week aerobic exercise program can improve quality of life, mood, and fatigue in women with rheumatoid arthritis. Sixty-four participants with low disease activity will either continue standard care or add five weekly exercise sessions. Researchers will measure changes in physical function, depression, and inflammation.

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Active substance
aerobic exercise therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that regular aerobic exercise is a safe, drug-free way to improve daily life and mood for people with rheumatoid arthritis.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 64 women who have mild disease. Results may not apply to men or those with more active arthritis. Exercise may be hard for some to maintain.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

54 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2026

Finished

Aug 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

30 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with RA according to ACR/EULAR 2010 criteria * Female patients aged 30-70 years * Low disease activity (DAS-28 \< 3.2) * Voluntary participation Exclusion Criteria: * Cardiovascular diseases (CAD, heart failure, etc.) * Respiratory diseases * Neurological disorders * BMI \> 35 * Malignancy * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * Recent medication change (last 3 months) * Musculoskeletal conditions preventing exercise

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Conditions

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Pain rheumatic disorder rheumatoid arthritis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Rheumatic diseases Rheumatic disorder

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kutahya Health Sciences University

    Kütahya, 43000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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