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Which exercise focus works best for kids with rheumatic conditions?

NCT ID NCT07138157

Symptom relief Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested two different exercise programs in 28 children and teens with rheumatic diseases like juvenile arthritis and familial Mediterranean fever. One program used external focus (thinking about the movement's effect), the other used internal focus (thinking about the body part moving). Both programs lasted 8 weeks with online and home sessions. The goal was to see which approach better improves physical fitness and reduces fatigue.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
exercise training with internal or external focus
What this could lead to
If one focus strategy works better, it could point toward more effective exercise programs for children with rheumatic diseases to improve fitness and reduce fatigue.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 28 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The exercises were partly online, which may affect consistency.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

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

28 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2025

Finished

Jan 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

6 to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Juvenile Dermatomyositis: Being diagnosed with JDM according to the Bohan and Peter Criteria by a pediatric rheumatologist * Familial Mediterranean Fever: Having been diagnosed with FMF at least 6 months ago * JIA: Having been diagnosed with JIA according to the ILAR classification * Not having visual impairment or hearing impairment * Being at a mental level that can adapt to the exercise program * Having internet connection Exclusion Criteria: * Having any systemic chronic disease other than JIA, FMF, or JDM * Having any musculoskeletal disease or an orthopedic, neurological, psychological disease that may interfere with participation in exercise * Having developed amyloidosis * Having undergone surgery affecting the musculoskeletal system in the last 6 months * Having visual impairment or hearing impairment * Not having internet connection

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dermatomyositis familial Mediterranean fever juvenile dermatomyositis juvenile idiopathic arthritis rheumatic disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Familial mediterranean fever (FMF) Juvenile dermatomyositis Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) Rheumatic diseases

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istanbul University Cerrahpasa

    Istanbul, Türkiye, Turkey (Türkiye)

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