Evaluating movement recommendations for patients with axial spondyloarthritis using smartwatches

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to assess the efficacy of movement in patients with axial spondyloarthritis by utilizing mobility tracking through smartwatches. It will analyze the relationship between daily movement patterns and disease activity, with the goal of developing concrete movement recommendations to improve patient outcomes. Participants will be required to wear a smartwatch and regularly report their patient-reported outcomes from home. The study seeks to fill the gap in structured movement capture in clinical practice for this patient population.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with Axial Spondyloarthritis
* Patients do must have an own iPhone due to software reasons
* do must be willing and able to wear a Smartwatch
* do must be able to regularly fill out the PROs at home

Exclusion Criteria:

* no iphone
* no physical or mental Ability to wear a Smartwatch
* no physical or mental Ability to regularly fill out the PROs at home

Where it's running

• University Hospital, Department for Rheumatology
  Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Prof. Dr. med. Valentin S. Schaefer
• Email: valentin.Schaefer@ukbonn.de
• Phone: +49228287-17016

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.