Muscle Function and Effects of Repetitive Task Training in Patients With Inflammatory Myopaties (NCT05027152) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Muscle Function and Effects of Repetitive Task Training in Patients With Inflammatory Myopaties
Brazil2 participantsStarted 2021-09-01
Plain-language summary
Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies lead to important functional limitations resulting from the loss of muscle strength and endurance, especially in the hip and shoulder, which leads to a significant loss of quality of life for patients. The aim of this study is to correlate the "Myositis Functional Index-3 (FI-3)" with muscle function assessed by computerized isokinetic dynamometry, electromyography and magnetic resonance through an observational study; and to study the effects of a repetitive task training program through an interventional study in patients with inflammatory myopathies. It is expected that FI-3 will present a good correlation with muscle function assessed by computerized isokinetic dynamometry and electromyography, given its reduced cost and less time spent on evaluation. It is also expected to demonstrate that repetitive task training is efficient and safe.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* diagnosis of polymyositis or dermatomyositis (Bohan and Peter criteria)
* age ≥18 years
* duration of disease since diagnosis for more than six months
* stable medication ≥3 months
* chronic inactive or mildly active but stable myositis for at least 3 months prior to observation
* Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) ≥0.5
Exclusion Criteria:
* serious cardiac or pulmonary conditions
* severe osteoporosis
* unable to exercise
* neoplasm
* cognitive disorders
* acute or chronic infection
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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?
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