Rheumatoid arthritis Patients' arm function under the microscope
NCT ID NCT06767618
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study from Turkey looked at how well rheumatoid arthritis patients can use their arms and hands. Researchers tested 26 patients using a pegboard and ring test for arm exercise, a hand dynamometer for grip strength, and a daily living test. The goal was to better understand these patients' physical limitations in everyday activities.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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26 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2025
- Finished
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Mar 2026
- Lead sponsor
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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.
Who is studied
Rheumatoid arthritis patients between the ages of 18-75 who are clinically in remission and are being followed up at the Kirsehir Ahi Evran University Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department polyclinic will be included in the study.
- Ages
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18 to 75 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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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: Inclusion criteria for patients with rheumatoid arthritis * Patients diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, * Between the ages of 18-75 years, * Patients who volunteer to participate in the study will be included in the study. Exclusion Criteria: Exclusion criteria for patients with rheumatoid arthritis * Those with serious cardiopulmonary, neurological, neuromuscular, orthopedic and other systemic diseases or other diseases affecting physical functions, * Those who have participated in a planned exercise program in the last three months * Those with cognitive impairment that will cause difficulty in understanding and following exercise test instructions * Patients with contraindications for exercise testing or exercise training according to the American Sports Medicine Association will not be included in the study.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kırşehir Ahi Evran University, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Center, Cardiopulmonary Unit
Kırşehir, Merkez, 40100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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