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Psoriatic ArthritisNCT04304326

Comparison of the Effectiveness of Functional Training Versus Resistance Exercises in Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis

A study testing Resistence Exercise in people with Psoriatic Arthritis, 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

The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of Functional training versus resistance training in improving functional capacity, muscle strength, quality of life and disease activity in patients with PSA. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 65 years
Conditions the study is for
Psoriatic Arthritis
What is being tested?
Resistence Exercise
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
41 participants
Where
1 siteBrazil
Study dates
1 Apr 2020to 30 Jul 2020
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 18 to 65 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Confirmed diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis, according to the CASPAR criteria
  • Between 18 and 65 years of age, of both genders who agreed and signed the consent form.
  • Patients should be-modifying drugs (DMARDs) on stable doses for at least three months and doses of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and corticosteroids stable for at least 4 weeks

Who cannot join

  • Patients were excluded:
  • Uncontrolled cardiovascular disease
  • Decompensated diabetes mellitus; diseases
  • Severe psychiatric
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Other medical conditions that most disabling EA
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  • History of regular exercise (at least 30 minutes 2 times per week) during the last 6 months
  • Arthroplasties of the hip and / or knee in the last 12 months; AND
  • Any other medical condition that prevents the patient from performing resistance exercises

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Brazil1 site
  • São Paulo Hospital

    São Paulo, São Paulo

Other trials in Brazil

About this study

Official title: Compare the Effectiveness of Functional Training Versus Resistance Exercises in Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis in Improving Functional Capacity, Disease Activity and Quality of Life

The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of Functional training versus resistance training in improving functional capacity, muscle strength, quality of life and disease activity in patients with PSA.

Read the detailed description

The Functional Training Group (FT) used elastic bands and the Resistance Exercise Group (RE) used weight training machines. The FT patients performed functional training and RE performed resistance exercises for the following muscles group: upper limbs, lower limbs and trunk. It was used a machine "leg extension" for the training on the lower limbs. For upper limbs the investigators used a pulley triceps machine and front pull in addition to free weights (dumbbells).

In order to perform the exercise program, the study followed all the recommendations established by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) (Ratamess et al., 2009). It was carried out two exercises for major muscle groups and one exercise for small muscles. The exercises were divided in 3 sets of 12 repetitions for each muscle group. The intensity of the exercises was 60% of one-maximum repetition (1RM).

The exercise program involved pectoral exercises: crucifix and seat supine; biceps: alternated screw; triceps: triceps pulley; back: standing handsaw and pulled ahead; quadriceps: leg extensor and finally gluteus: standing hips extension.

The patients were instructed to maintain their daily activities and to avoid any other nonpharmacological treatment.

Being tested
Resistence Exercise
Keywords
Functional training, Physical exercise, Psoriatic arthritis, Quality of life
Medical subject headings
Arthritis, Psoriatic, Motor Activity

What participants receive

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

  • Resistence ExerciseOther

    Underwent resistance exercise twice a week, for twelve weeks for the following muscles group: upper limbs, lower limbs and trunk.

    It was carried out two exercises for major muscle groups and one exercise for small muscles. The exercises were divided in 3 sets of 12 repetitions for each muscle group. The intensity of the exercises was 60% of one-maximum repetition (1RM).

    The exercise program involved pectoral exercises: crucifix and seat supine; biceps: alternated screw; triceps: triceps pulley; back: standing handsaw and pulled ahead; quadriceps: leg extensor and finally gluteus: standing hips extension.

Study groups in NCT04304326
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
IntervationalExperimentalFT: Functional training with elastic band Underwent resistance exercise twice a week, for twelve weeks for the following muscles group: upper limbs, lower limbs and trunk. It was carried out two exercises for major muscle groups and one exercise for small muscles. The exercises were divided in 3 sets of 12 repetitions for each muscle group. The exercise program involved pectoral exercises: crucifix and seat supine; biceps: alternated screw; triceps: triceps pulley; back: standing handsaw and pulled ahead; quadriceps: leg extensor and finally gluteus: standing hips extension.
Receives: Other: Resistence Exercise
Arms and InterventionsExperimentalResistance exercise with weight training machines. Underwent resistance exercise twice a week, for twelve weeks for the following muscles group: upper limbs, lower limbs and trunk. It was carried out two exercises for major muscle groups and one exercise for small muscles. The exercises were divided in 3 sets of 12 repetitions for each muscle group. The intensity of the exercises was 60% of one-maximum repetition (1RM). The exercise program involved pectoral exercises: crucifix and seat supine; biceps: alternated screw; triceps: triceps pulley; back: standing handsaw and pulled ahead; quadriceps: leg extensor and finally gluteus: standing hips extension.
Receives: Other: Resistence Exercise

What is being measured

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

  1. Change in the functional capacity

    Evaluated by HAQ-S Health Assessment Questionnaire for the Spondyloarthropathies. There are 20 questions where the score ranges from zero to three. The higher the score, the greater the degree of functional impairment of the patient.

    Measured: Baseline, after 45 and 90 days

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Change in the quality of life

    Evaluated by the SF-36 questionnaire; The SF-36 consists of eight scaled scores, which are the weighted sums of the questions in their section. Each scale is directly transformed into a 0-100 scale, where the higher the score the less disability.

    Measured: Baseline, after 45 and 90 days

Timeline

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

  1. First posted11 Mar 2020
  2. Study start1 Apr 2020
  3. Primary completion30 Apr 2020
  4. Study completion30 Jul 2020

Resources

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
Supportive care
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
41 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04304326
Sponsor's protocol ID
0928/2019
Status last verified
Mar 2023
First submitted
9 Mar 2020
Last updated
29 Mar 2023
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Publications

  • Silva DR, Meireles SM, Brumini C, Natour J. Effectiveness of functional training versus resistance exercise in patients with psoriatic arthritis: randomized controlled trial. Adv Rheumatol. 2023 Dec 13;63(1):58. doi: 10.1186/s42358-023-00342-y.

    PubMed 38093394

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Resistence Exercise in people with Psoriatic Arthritis, 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 3 inclusion and 9 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 29 Mar 2023. 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. 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?

Change in the functional capacity (time frame: Baseline, after 45 and 90 days). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04304326, which also lists 1 linked publication.

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 29 Mar 2023.

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