Ankylosing SpondylitisNCT06392620
Telerehabilitation in Ankylosing Spondylitis
A study testing Study Group in people with Ankylosing Spondylitis, run by Firat University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is an inflammatory rheumatic disease primarily affecting the spine and sacroiliac joint. xercise is one of the most important nonpharmacologic treatment modalities in AS. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- What is being tested?
- Study Group
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 20 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 20 Apr 2024to 20 Jul 2024
- 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
- 18-65 years old
- Patients whose medical treatment has not changed in the last three months
- Patients with a diagnosis of AS will be included.
Who cannot join
- Patients who are pregnant
- Patients with a diagnosis of malignancy
- Patients with other concomitant systemic inflammatory rheumatic diseases
- Patients with neurological, orthopedic or congenital problems that prevent physical activity
- Patients with regular exercise habits will be excluded from the study
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Songul Baglan Yentur
Elâzığ, Elâzığ, 23100
Songul Baglan Yentur, 04242370000, songulbaglan23@hotmail.com
About this study
Official title: Effects of Telerehabilitation in Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is an inflammatory rheumatic disease primarily affecting the spine and sacroiliac joint. xercise is one of the most important nonpharmacologic treatment modalities in AS. Stretching, strengthening, aerobic, posture, balance and moltimodal exercise methods are the most commonly used treatment methods. The study will include 44 patients diagnosed with AS aged 18-65 years. Patients will be divided into two randomized controlled groups with 22 patients in each group. Group 1 will receive a personalized exercise program including stretching, strengthening, respiratory, aerobic and posture exercises via video conferencing. Group 2 will be recommended a video on the YouTube platform and will be asked to perform the exercises by following the content of these videos. Spinal mobility will be assessed with Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Metrology Index, disease activity with Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index, function with Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Function Index, quality of life with Ankylosing Spondylitis Quality of Life Scale and posture with PostureScreeen mobile application.
Read the detailed description
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is an inflammatory rheumatic disease primarily affecting the spine and sacroiliac joint. It usually begins in the second decade of life and is more common in men than women. The benefits of exercise and physical activity in health and disease are well recognized. Exercise is one of the most important nonpharmacologic treatment modalities in AS. Stretching, strengthening, aerobic, posture, balance and moltimodal exercise methods are the most commonly used treatment modalities. However, the application of these exercise methods to patients with AS in the form of a home exercise program is advantageous due to its low cost and the ease with which patients can start exercising. The study will include 44 patients diagnosed with AS aged 18-65 years. Patients will be divided into two randomized controlled groups with 22 patients in each group. Group 1 will receive a personalized exercise program including stretching, strengthening, respiratory, aerobic and posture exercises via video conferencing. Group 2 will be recommended a video on the YouTube platform and will be asked to perform the exercises by following the content of these videos. Patients in Group 2 will be followed up by regular communication with the patients and by asking the patient to create an attendance chart. Patients in both groups will receive the treatment 3 days a week for 8 weeks. Evaluation methods will be applied at the beginning and at the end of the treatment. Spinal mobility will be assessed with Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Metrology Index, disease activity with Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index, function with Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Function Index, quality of life with Ankylosing Spondylitis Quality of Life Scale and posture with PostureScreeen mobile application.
- Conditions
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Being tested
- Study Group
- Keywords
- Ankylosing Spondilitis,, Exercise, YouTube
- Medical subject headings
- Spondylitis, Ankylosing, Motor Activity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Study GroupOther
n individually planned exercise program including stretching, strengthening, respiratory, aerobic and posture exercises will be applied via video conference method
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Study group | Experimental | An individually planned exercise program including stretching, strengthening, respiratory, aerobic and posture exercises will be applied via video conference method. Receives: Other: Study Group |
| Control group | Experimental | It will be recommended a video on YouTube platform and will be asked to do the exercises by following the content of these videos Receives: Other: Study Group |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Spinal mobility
Spinal mobility will be assessed and scored with BASMI. According to the index, there are five measurements: lateral lumbar flexion, tragus-wall distance, lumbar flexion (Modified Schober), maximal intermalleolar distance and cervical rotation.
Measured: 10 minutes
Secondary outcomes (2)
Disease activity
Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) consisting of 6 questions will be used to assess disease activity.
Measured: 1 minute
Function
BASFI will be used to assess function. The index includes 10 questions about activities of daily living. A 10 cm VAS will be used for each question
Measured: 2 minutes
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted30 Apr 2024
- Study start20 Apr 2024 (estimated)
- Primary completion20 Jun 2024 (estimated)
- Study completion20 Jul 2024 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Ankylosing SpondylitisStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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
- 20 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Firat University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Songül Bağlan Yentür, Firat University
- Investigators
- Songul Baglan Yentur, Principal investigator, Firat University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06392620
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2024/03-08
- Status last verified
- Apr 2024
- First submitted
- 26 Apr 2024
- Last updated
- 30 Apr 2024
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Yentur SB, Boyrazli IS, Elbasti MS, Koca SS. Effects of telerehabilitation and YouTube platform-based exercise videos in patients with axial spondyloarthritis: a randomized controlled study. Clin Rheumatol. 2025 Sep;44(9):3561-3571. doi: 10.1007/s10067-025-07591-w. Epub 2025 Jul 25.
PubMed 40715923
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 30 Apr 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Telerehabilitation in Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06392620
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2024/03-08
- Conditions
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Keywords
- Ankylosing Spondilitis,, Exercise, YouTube
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 20 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Firat UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 20 Apr 2024 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 20 Jun 2024 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 20 Jul 2024 (estimated)
- First posted
- 30 Apr 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is an inflammatory rheumatic disease primarily affecting the spine and sacroiliac joint. xercise is one of the most important nonpharmacologic treatment modalities in AS. Stretching, strengthening, aerobic, posture, balance and moltimodal exercise methods are the most commonly used treatment methods. The study will include 44 patients diagnosed with AS aged 18-65 years. Patients will be divided into two randomized controlled groups with 22 patients in each group. Group 1 will receive a personalized exercise program including stretching, strengthening, respiratory, aerobic and posture exercises via video conferencing. Group 2 will be recommended a video on the YouTube platform and will be asked to perform the exercises by following the content of these videos. Spinal mobility will be assessed with Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Metrology Index, disease activity with Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index, function with Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Function Index, quality of life with Ankylosing Spondylitis Quality of Life Scale and posture with PostureScreeen mobile application.
Detailed description
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is an inflammatory rheumatic disease primarily affecting the spine and sacroiliac joint. It usually begins in the second decade of life and is more common in men than women. The benefits of exercise and physical activity in health and disease are well recognized. Exercise is one of the most important nonpharmacologic treatment modalities in AS. Stretching, strengthening, aerobic, posture, balance and moltimodal exercise methods are the most commonly used treatment modalities. However, the application of these exercise methods to patients with AS in the form of a home exercise program is advantageous due to its low cost and the ease with which patients can start exercising. The study will include 44 patients diagnosed with AS aged 18-65 years. Patients will be divided into two randomized controlled groups with 22 patients in each group. Group 1 will receive a personalized exercise program including stretching, strengthening, respiratory, aerobic and posture exercises via video conferencing. Group 2 will be recommended a video on the YouTube platform and will be asked to perform the exercises by following the content of these videos. Patients in Group 2 will be followed up by regular communication with the patients and by asking the patient to create an attendance chart. Patients in both groups will receive the treatment 3 days a week for 8 weeks. Evaluation methods will be applied at the beginning and at the end of the treatment. Spinal mobility will be assessed with Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Metrology Index, disease activity with Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index, function with Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Function Index, quality of life with Ankylosing Spondylitis Quality of Life Scale and posture with PostureScreeen mobile application.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Study group | Experimental | Other: Study GroupAn individually planned exercise program including stretching, strengthening, respiratory, aerobic and posture exercises will be applied via video conference method. |
| Control group | Experimental | Other: Study GroupIt will be recommended a video on YouTube platform and will be asked to do the exercises by following the content of these videos |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- 18-65 years old
- Patients whose medical treatment has not changed in the last three months
- Patients with a diagnosis of AS will be included.
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Patients who are pregnant
- Patients with a diagnosis of malignancy
- Patients with other concomitant systemic inflammatory rheumatic diseases
- Patients with neurological, orthopedic or congenital problems that prevent physical activity
- Patients with regular exercise habits will be excluded from the study
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Study Groupn individually planned exercise program including stretching, strengthening, respiratory, aerobic and posture exercises will be applied via video conference method | Other | Control group, Study group |
Primary outcome
Spinal mobility
Time frame: 10 minutes
Spinal mobility will be assessed and scored with BASMI. According to the index, there are five measurements: lateral lumbar flexion, tragus-wall distance, lumbar flexion (Modified Schober), maximal intermalleolar distance and cervical rotation.
2 secondary outcomes
Disease activity
Time frame: 1 minute
Function
Time frame: 2 minutes
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 30 Apr 2024.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 40715923Yentur SB, Boyrazli IS, Elbasti MS, Koca SS. Effects of telerehabilitation and YouTube platform-based exercise videos in patients with axial spondyloarthritis: a randomized controlled study. Clin Rheumatol. 2025 Sep;44(9):3561-3571. doi: 10.1007/s10067-025-07591-w. Epub 2025 Jul 25.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Songul Baglan Yentur principal investigator
Firat University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Study Group in people with Ankylosing Spondylitis, run by Firat 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 30 Apr 2024. 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?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Songul Baglan Yentur (+90 424 2370000, songulbaglan23@hotmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Spinal mobility (time frame: 10 minutes). 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 NCT06392620, 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 30 Apr 2024.