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Arthritis, RheumatoidSRANCT01919645

Effectiveness and Safety of Physical Exercises in the Improvement of the Sleep Quality. Regarding Rheumatoid Arthritis

A study testing Combined Training ( Strength + Aerobics) in people with Arthritis, Rheumatoid, run by Federal University of São Paulo at 1 site in Brazil.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Physical exercise programs are effective and safe for the improvement of the sleep efficiency in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 35 to 65 years, women only
Conditions the study is for
Arthritis, Rheumatoid
What is being tested?
Combined Training ( Strength + Aerobics)
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
43 participants
Where
1 siteBrazil
Study dates
Jul 2012to Dec 2013
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 35 to 65 years
  • Women only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Women ages 35-65 years diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis according with the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR)Criteria; Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index ≥ 5; electrocardiogram test (ECG) at rest and at regular effort.

Who cannot join

  • Patients with joint restrictions due to disease.
  • Other rheumatoid-associated diseases (Fibromyalgia) with the exception of Osteoarthritis of low degree.
  • Those who are uncontrollably hypertense, diabetic, with thyroidopathy and cardiorespiratory diseases which stop them from practicing exercises.
  • Class II obesity (IMC ≥ 35 Kg/m2).
  • Cognitive deficits.
  • Depression.
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  • Patients not following the study rules such as exercise hours and / or time for the proposed program.
  • Current physical exercise practitioner.
  • Those undergoing medication treatment which would interfere sleep.
  • Night shift workers who disrespect regular working schedule.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Brazil1 site
  • Centro de Estudos em Psicobiologia e Exercício (CEPE) da Associação Fundo de Incentivo a Pesquisa (AFIP)

    São Paulo, São Paulo, 04026-001

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About this study

Official title: Effectiveness and Safety of Physical Exercises in the Improvement of the Sleep Quality in Women With Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Randomized Clinical Trial Study

Physical exercise programs are effective and safe for the improvement of the sleep efficiency in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Being tested
Combined Training ( Strength + Aerobics)
Keywords
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sleep Disorders, Polysomnography, Sleep Stages, Physical Exercise
Medical subject headings
Arthritis, Rheumatoid, Sleep Wake Disorders, Motor Activity

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Combined Training ( Strength + Aerobics)Other

    Strength training performed using workout devices and aerobic training performed using stationary bicycle.

Study groups in NCT01919645
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Combined Training GroupExperimentalCombined Training - (strength + aerobics). A combined training (CT)is performed, having aerobics exercises (AE)using a stationary bicycle and strength training in workout devices. The strength training (ST) will be performed by isotonic exercises recruiting the main muscle groups. They exercises are: Chest Press, Leg Press, Vertical Traction, Leg Extension and Abdominal Crunch.
Receives: Other: Combined Training ( Strength + Aerobics)
Control GroupPlacebo comparatorThe control group patients did not perform any intervention through physical exercises. They were oriented on Sleep Hygiene and were followed during the study. They were asked to come to the following visits (at weeks 8 and 16) and to 2 additional visits to get and then return the actigraph. During this period, they were followed through phone calls once a month and were asked for sleep hygiene and were reminded of their assessment dates.
Receives: Other: Combined Training ( Strength + Aerobics)

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Improvement of sleep through a polysomnogram exam.

    Evaluation of N3 stage of the sleep through a polysomnogram before and after 16 weeks of supervised exercises.

    Measured: at baseline and at end-week 16

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted9 Aug 2013 (estimated)
  2. Study startJul 2012
  3. Primary completionDec 2013
  4. Study completionDec 2013

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
43 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01919645
Sponsor's protocol ID
AHK2013
Acronym
SRA
Status last verified
Aug 2016
First submitted
3 Aug 2013
Last updated
2 Sep 2016
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Combined Training ( Strength + Aerobics) in people with Arthritis, Rheumatoid, run by Federal University of São Paulo at 1 site in Brazil.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 10 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 Sep 2016. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Brazil. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Improvement of sleep through a polysomnogram exam. (time frame: at baseline and at end-week 16). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 2 Sep 2016.

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