Investigation of Upper Extremity Functions in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis (NCT06767618) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Investigation of Upper Extremity Functions in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Turkey (Türkiye)26 participantsStarted 2025-03-25
Plain-language summary
There are limited studies in the literature evaluating upper extremity functional exercise capacity, muscle functions and daily living activities in rheumatoid arthritis patients. In this context, the aim of this study was to investigate upper extremity exercise capacity, hand grip strength and daily living activities in rheumatoid arthritis patients.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
Inclusion criteria for patients with rheumatoid arthritis
* Patients diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis,
* Between the ages of 18-75 years,
* Patients who volunteer to participate in the study will be included in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
Exclusion criteria for patients with rheumatoid arthritis
* Those with serious cardiopulmonary, neurological, neuromuscular, orthopedic and other systemic diseases or other diseases affecting physical functions,
* Those who have participated in a planned exercise program in the last three months
* Those with cognitive impairment that will cause difficulty in understanding and following exercise test instructions
* Patients with contraindications for exercise testing or exercise training according to the American Sports Medicine Association will not be included in 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.