High-intensity training for patients with spondyloarthritis
Official title: High-intensity Exercise Based on Self-management With Digital Coaching in Patients With Spondyloarthritis: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Run by Halmstad University · NCT05781763 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if high-intensity interval training can help people with spondyloarthritis feel better and stick to their exercise routines compared to regular training.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 67 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Halmstad University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Halmstad, Halland County) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 21, 2022 |
| Main results expected | December 2026 |
| Study ends | December 2026 |
| Registry record updated | March 23, 2023 |
| Trial ID | NCT05781763 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are individuals diagnosed with axial spondyloarthritis who meet physical activity recommendations.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with recent changes in TNF or anti-inflammatory medications, cardiovascular disease, or other comorbidities that contraindicate high-intensity training may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on patients diagnosed with axial spondyloarthritis. It compares the physiological, inflammatory, and self-reported health outcomes of participants undergoing HIIT versus those receiving standard training. The research aims to enhance understanding of how HIIT can improve adherence to exercise and overall health in this patient population. By examining both short-term and long-term effects, the study seeks to provide tailored exercise recommendations for better self-management of the condition.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved health outcomes and quality of life for patients with spondyloarthritis through enhanced physical activity.
How similar studies have gone: While the effects of HIIT on inflammatory biomarkers in rheumatic diseases are not well-studied, similar approaches in other conditions have shown promising results.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Axial SpA (ICD10 diagnosis of M45, M46.0, M46.1, M46.8 and M46.9). * Fulfilling recommendations for physical activity Exclusion Criteria: * Changed TNF and anti-inflammatory medication the previous three months * Cardiovascular disease * Comorbidities making high-intensity training inappropriate * Performing high-intensity interval training on a regular basis
Where it's running
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Halmstad University
Halmstad, Halland County, Sweden Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Haglund, Assoc. prof. — Dept. of Environmental and Biosciences, Halmstad University, Sweden
- Study coordinator: Emma Haglund, Assoc. prof.
- Email: emma.haglund@hh.se
- Phone: +46703838848
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.