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Evaluation of Spine Posture, Trunk Position Sense and Gait in Axial Spondyloarthritis Patients

Turkey (Türkiye)75 participantsStarted 2021-07-15

Plain-language summary

Axial Spondyloarthritis (Ax-SpA) are chronic systemic inflammatory rheumatological diseases characterized by axial skeletal involvement and enthesitis. Sacroiliitis is the most prominent sign of the disease. The International Society for the Evaluation of Spondyloarthritis created a new classification for Ax-SpA in 2009. According to this classification, Ax-SpA; It is divided into two groups as ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA). With the emergence of the term nr-axSpA, studies have begun to compare AS and nr-axSpA in terms of genetic, epidemiological and clinical features, treatment needs and response to treatment.However, more studies are needed to better understand the clinical features and symptoms of nr-axSpA patients. The aim of this study was to determine the clinical features of patients with nr-axSpA and AS; To evaluate spine posture, trunk position sense and gait parameters, and also to compare these results with healthy individuals.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: For AS and nr-axSpA; * Diagnosed with AS and nr-axSpA by a rheumatologist according to ASAS criteria, * Diagnosed with AS and nr-axSpA at least two years ago, * Volunteer to participate in the study, * Individuals between the ages of 18-65 will be included in the study. For Healthy volunteers; * Volunteer to participate in the study, * Individuals between the ages of 18-65 will be included in the study. Exclusion Criteria: For AS and nr-axSpA; * Having orthopedic problems in the lower extremity, * Locomotor disorders (fractures and prostheses) and / or osteoporosis, * Having a history of lower extremity and spine surgery, * Having neurological and cognitive problems, * Having vision and hearing problems, * Regular exercise, * Individuals with kyphosis above 50 degrees will be excluded from the study. For Healthy volunteers; * Having any musculoskeletal, neurological and rheumatological diseases, * Having any condition (advanced respiratory or orthopedic problems, fracture, sprain or spine surgery) that will prevent the evaluation, * Regular exercise, * Individuals who do not agree to participate in the study will be excluded from the study.

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

Gait analyses

Timeframe: 6 months

Spine posture

Timeframe: 6 months

Trunk position sense

Timeframe: 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05038189

SponsorNecmettin Erbakan University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-01

Contact for this trial

YASEMİN AKKUBAK, Res. Asiss.

+905514327535 yakkubak@gmail.com

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 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.