CompletedNot Applicable

Tai Chi in Spondyloarthritis

France40 participantsStarted 2019-01-07

Plain-language summary

Our hypothesis is that tai chi sessions would increase physical activity of patients with Spondyloarthitis. The main objective is to study the effect of tai chi sessions (16 vs.0) on global physical activity of Spondyloarthitis patients, compared to a control group without tai chi.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Patient age \> 18 years old with Spondyloarthitis (ASAS criteria), with activity deemed stable by rheumatologist. * Patient able to walk without help * Patient able to complete a questionnaire * Patient giving informed consent. * Patient covered by social security Exclusion Criteria: * Patient with disorder of higher mental function or psychiatric disorders. * Patient who has previously contribute to a tai chi program. * Patient with an absolute contraindication to physical activity. * Protected populations: pregnant women, breastfeeding women, tutorship, trusteeship, deprived of liberty, safeguard of justice

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Change in global physical activity time per week, Global Physical Activity Questionnaire

Timeframe: Month 0

Change in global physical activity time per week, Global Physical Activity Questionnaire

Timeframe: Month 2

Change in global physical activity time per week, measured by an accelerometer

Timeframe: Month 0

Change in global physical activity time per week, measured by an accelerometer

Timeframe: Month 2

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04700150

SponsorUniversity Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-07-22

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Change in global physical activity time per week, Global Physical Activity Questionnaire

Timeframe: Month 0

Change in global physical activity time per week, Global Physical Activity Questionnaire

Timeframe: Month 2

Change in global physical activity time per week, measured by an accelerometer

Timeframe: Month 0

Change in global physical activity time per week, measured by an accelerometer

Timeframe: Month 2