Low intensity training with blood flow restriction for rheumatoid arthritis patients
The Effects Of Low Intensity Training With Blood Flow Restriction In The Lower And Upper Limbs On Muscle Strength, Muscle Mass, Biochemical Parameters And Markers Of Systemic Inflammation In Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial
This study is testing if low intensity weight training with blood flow restriction can help people with rheumatoid arthritis build muscle strength without making their symptoms worse.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 28 (estimated) |
| Ages | 45 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Porto Alegre, Rio Grande Do Sul) |
| Trial ID | NCT05869370 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of low intensity resistance training combined with blood flow restriction on patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Given that high intensity resistance training may not be tolerated by these patients due to joint issues, the study aims to explore whether a lower intensity approach can still improve muscle strength and mass without exacerbating their condition. Participants will undergo ergospirometry to assess their cardiorespiratory fitness before engaging in the training regimen. The goal is to determine if this novel training strategy can enhance physical function in rheumatoid arthritis patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are female patients diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis who can safely participate in the training program.
Not a fit: Patients with fibromyalgia or cardiovascular disease may not benefit from this study due to exclusion criteria.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could improve muscle strength and physical function in rheumatoid arthritis patients without worsening their symptoms.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of low intensity training with blood flow restriction in rheumatoid arthritis is novel, similar training methods have shown promise in other populations.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Female; * Rheumatoid arthritis patients; * All individuals will undergo an ergospirometry to ensure cardiorespiratory conditions. Exclusion Criteria: * Fibromyalgia; * Cardiovascular disease;
Where this trial is running
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande Do Sul
- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - Faculdade de Medicina - Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre — Porto Alegre, Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil (Recruiting)
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.