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Systemic SclerosisNCT04675502

Effects of a Supervised Exercise Program and a Home Exercise Program in Patients With Systemic Sclerosis

A study testing supervised Exercise training and home exercise trainig in people with Systemic Sclerosis and Home Exercise, run by Dokuz Eylul University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

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

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Trial summary

Scleroderma, also called systemic sclerosis (SSc); It is a heterogeneous multiorgan disease of unknown etiology characterized by vasculopathy, autoimmunity and fibrous tissue. It is stated in studies that cardiac and pulmonary systems are affected in patients with SSc and these effects affect the aerobic capacity… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 35 to 65 years
What is being tested?
supervised Exercise training and home exercise trainig
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
37 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
10 Jun 2018to 13 Apr 2021
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
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Stable clinical status for at least two weeks
  • Walking independently
  • Volunteer for research study

Who cannot join

  • Having unstable angina
  • Having uncontrolled hypertension
  • Having hemodynamic instability
  • Participating in any exercise program in the last six months
  • Having a major orthopedic or neurological problem that limits functionality

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
  • Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

    Izmir, İzmir, Turkey, 35340

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: Comparison of the Effects of a Supervised Exercise Program and a Home Exercise Program in Patients With Systemic Sclerosis

Scleroderma, also called systemic sclerosis (SSc); It is a heterogeneous multiorgan disease of unknown etiology characterized by vasculopathy, autoimmunity and fibrous tissue. It is stated in studies that cardiac and pulmonary systems are affected in patients with SSc and these effects affect the aerobic capacity, physical functions and quality of life of patients negatively by disrupting their pulmonary and musculoskeletal functions. However, considering the treatment approaches in scleroderma patients, the number of studies evaluating the effectiveness of pulmonary rehabilitation and exercises is limited. Therefore, the purpose of our study; Comparison of the effects of a supervised exercise program and a home exercise program in patients with Systemic Sclerosis.

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Cases are divided into two groups as supervised exercise and home exercise program by closed envelope randomization method. All patients are informed about risk factors and risk factor management. All patients are trained 3 days in the first week under the supervision of a physiotherapist to learn individual exercise programs. Supervised exercise programs including warm-up, loading, cooling, and relaxation exercises are shown. The warm-up period is consist of light-paced walking, active movements of several large muscle groups. During the loading period respiratory control training, breathing exercises (Shrunken lip breathing exhaustion, diaphragmatic, thoracic expansion exercises), posture exercises with respiratory control (pectoral stretching, four-way trunk exercises, head-neck exercises, bilateral shoulder flexion and abduction exercises, sitting on a chair, standing up exercise. ), walking on the treadmill for 5-15 minutes without inclination and at a constant speed, starting with 3 minutes without load, continuing with a load of 20 watts and 3 minutes, and reaching a submaximal load with 3 watt increments every 10 seconds, pedaling in the bicycle ergometer is taken. Stretching exercises are done during the cooling period. This group was included in an exercise program 2 days a week, 45-90 minutes, for 12 weeks, accompanied by a specialist physiotherapist in the pulmonary rehabilitation unit in the chest diseases ward. The same exercises (respiratory control training, shrunken lip breathing exhaustion, diaphragmatic, thoracic expansion exercises, posture exercises with respiratory control (pectoral stretching, four-way trunk exercises, head and neck exercises, bilateral shoulder flexion and abduction exercises), sitting and standing exhaustion, and brisk walking to reach 60-85% of the person's maximum heart rate.)) were taught to the home exercise group and given in the form of a brochure and they were asked to do these exercises at home 2 days a week for 12 weeks. Participants of the home exercise group are contacted every two weeks via communication methods such as e-mail, message and telephone conversation. Exercise diary is given to all patients and is taken from them at the end of the study

Being tested
supervised Exercise training, home exercise trainig
Medical subject headings
Scleroderma, Systemic

What participants receive

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

  • supervised Exercise trainingOther

    warm-up, loading (respiratory control training, breathing exercises, posture exercises with respiratory control , walking on the treadmill for 20 minutes without inclination , pedaling in the bicycle ergometer for 10 minutes), cooling, and relaxation exercises

  • home exercise trainigOther

    Warm-up, loading (respiratory control training, shrunken lip breathing exhaustion, diaphragmatic, thoracic expansion exercises, posture exercises with respiratory control (pectoral stretching, four-way trunk exercises, head and neck exercises, bilateral shoulder flexion and abduction exercises), cooling and relaxation exercises

Study groups in NCT04675502
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Supervised Exercise GroupExperimentalExercise programs including warm-up, loading, cooling, and relaxation exercises are shown. The warm-up period is consist of light-paced walking, active movements of several large muscle groups. In this loading program; respiratory control training, breathing exercises, posture exercises with respiratory control , walking on the treadmill for 20 minutes without inclination , pedaling in the bicycle ergometer for 10 minutes is taken. Stretching exercises are done during the cooling period. This group was included in an exercise program 2 days a week, 45-90 minutes, for 12 weeks, accompanied by a specialist physiotherapist to the pulmonary rehabilitation unit in the chest diseases ward.
Receives: Other: supervised Exercise training
Home Exercise GroupExperimentalFor patients to do at home (respiratory control training, shrunken lip breathing exhaustion, diaphragmatic, thoracic expansion exercises, posture exercises with respiratory control (pectoral stretching, four-way trunk exercises, head and neck exercises, bilateral shoulder flexion and abduction exercises), sitting and standing exhaustion, and brisk walking to reach 60-85% of the person's maximum heart rate.)), exercises is taught. Patients were asked to do the exercises at home for 45-90 minutes, 2 days a week, for 12 weeks. Participants of the control group are contacted every two weeks via communication methods such as e-mail, message and telephone conversation.Exercise diary is given to all patients and is taken from them at the end of the study.
Receives: Other: home exercise trainig

What is being measured

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

  1. Change in Forced Vital Capacity

    Pulmonary function test was applied by Sensor Medics Vmax 22 0,6-2B version spirometer (ERS 1993 Uptake + Zapleta, SensorMedics, Inc, Anaheim, CA, USA). Forced vital capacity (FVC) percent was recorded according to the American Thoracic Society (ATS) / European Respiratory Society (ERS) criteria

    Measured: Baseline, 12th week

  2. Change in Forced Expiratory Volume in One Second

    Pulmonary function test was applied by Sensor Medics Vmax 22 0,6-2B version spirometer (ERS 1993 Uptake + Zapleta, SensorMedics, Inc, Anaheim, CA, USA). Forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) percent was recorded according to the American Thoracic Society (ATS) / European Respiratory Society (ERS) criteria

    Measured: Baseline, 12th week

  3. Change in Forced expiratory volume in one second / Forced vital capacity

    Pulmonary function test was applied by Sensor Medics Vmax 22 0,6-2B version spirometer (ERS 1993 Uptake + Zapleta, SensorMedics, Inc, Anaheim, CA, USA). Forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1)/Forced vital capacity (FVC) ratio percent was recorded according to the American Thoracic Society (ATS) / European Respiratory Society (ERS) criteria

    Measured: Baseline, 12th week

  4. Change in diffusion capacity

    Single breath carbon monoxide method was used in diffusion capacity for carbon monoxide (DLCO) percent measurement

    Measured: Baseline, 12th week

  5. Change in Maximal Expiratory Pressure

    Electronic mouth pressure measuring device was used for respiratory muscle strength. Maximal expiratory pressure (MEP) was measured. MEP was measured from total lung capacity performing a maximal expiratory effort against an occluded airway. MEP measurements was repeated three times, and the maximum percent achieved was recorded

    Measured: Baseline, 12th week

  6. Change in Maximal Inspiratory Pressure

    Electronic mouth pressure measuring device was used for respiratory muscle strength. Maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) was measured. MIP was measured from residual volume upon a maximal inspiratory effort against an occluded airway. occluded airway. MIP measurements was repeated three times, and the maximum percent achieved was recorded.

    Measured: Baseline, 12th week

  7. Change in functional capacity

    Six-minute walk test (6MWT) is a valid, reliable and useful test for assessing functional capacity of patients. This test assesses distance walked over 6 minutes as a sub maximal test of aerobic capacity/endurance.

    Measured: Baseline, 12th week

  8. Change in peripheral muscle strength

    The Jamar Handgrip Dynamometer is an instrument for measuring the maximum isometric strength of the hand and forearm muscles. Quadriceps isometric muscle strength is measured with a Hand Held Dynamometer.

    Measured: Baseline, 12th week

Secondary outcomes (5)
  1. Change in severity of dyspnoea

    Modified Medical Research Council (mMRC) dyspnea scale is a valid and reliable test for measuring the severity of dyspnea. This scale ranges from 0 to 4. A higher value represents a worse outcome

    Measured: Baseline, 12th week

  2. Change in fatigue

    The Fatigue Impact Scale that questions how much fatigue the scale has experienced in a month, taking as a reference a total of 40 items, including the day of application. Scores between 0 and 4 points are given for each item, and the maximum score is calculated to be 160.High score indicates a high level of fatigue.

    Measured: Baseline, 12th week

  3. Change in quality of life:Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index

    Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) measures disability, function and quality of life with 8 functional domains of physical capacity (dress / get up / eat / walk / hygiene / to reach objects / grip / activities) which consists of 20 items. Each item scored between 0 (without any difficulty) and 3 (unable to do). The scale is scored between 0 and 60 and the high score indicates poor health quality status

    Measured: Baseline, 12th week

  4. Change in quality of life: Scleroderma Health Assessment Questionnaire

    The Scleroderma Health Assessment Questionnaire (SHAQ)-global score which was calculated by adding five SSc-related VAS to eight HAQ-DI domains and dividing the sum by 13. he subscales are scored between 0 and 3 and the high score indicates poor health status

    Measured: Baseline, 12th week

  5. Change in quality of life: Short Form-36 Quality of Life Questionnaire

    SF-36 measures health-related quality of life and consists of 36 items in total and includes two subscales that are physical and mental. The subscales are scored between 0 and 100 and the low score indicates poor health status

    Measured: Baseline, 12th week

Timeline

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

  1. First posted19 Dec 2020
  2. Study start10 Jun 2018
  3. Primary completion13 Apr 2021
  4. Study completion13 Apr 2021

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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
37 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04675502
Sponsor's protocol ID
3701-GOA
Status last verified
Feb 2021
First submitted
25 Nov 2020
Last updated
14 Apr 2021
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing supervised Exercise training and home exercise trainig in people with Systemic Sclerosis and Home Exercise, run by Dokuz Eylul University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

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 5 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 14 Apr 2021. 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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 Forced Vital Capacity (time frame: Baseline, 12th week). The study lists 8 primary outcomes in all. 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 14 Apr 2021.

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