Telerehabilitation program for patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis
Effects of Telerehabilitation in Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis
This study is testing whether a personalized exercise program delivered through video calls can help people with Ankylosing Spondylitis feel better compared to following exercise videos on YouTube.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Firat University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Elazığ, Elazig) |
| Trial ID | NCT06392620 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial focuses on the effectiveness of a telerehabilitation program for patients diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS). It involves 44 participants aged 18-65 who will be randomly assigned to two groups: one receiving personalized exercise programs via video conferencing and the other following YouTube exercise videos. Both groups will engage in their respective exercise regimens three times a week for eight weeks, with evaluations conducted at the beginning and end of the treatment period to assess spinal mobility and disease activity. The study aims to determine the benefits of structured exercise in managing AS symptoms.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-65 with a confirmed diagnosis of Ankylosing Spondylitis who have not changed their medical treatment in the last three months.
Not a fit: Patients who are pregnant, have malignancies, other systemic inflammatory diseases, or regular exercise habits may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could enhance physical function and quality of life for patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis.
How similar studies have performed: While telerehabilitation is a growing field, this specific approach for Ankylosing Spondylitis is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 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. Exclusion Criteria: * 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
Where this trial is running
Elazığ, Elazig
- Songul Baglan Yentur — Elazığ, Elazig, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Songul Baglan Yentur — Firat University
- Study coordinator: Songul Baglan Yentur
- Email: songulbaglan23@hotmail.com
- Phone: +90 424 2370000
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.