Comparison Of The Effects Of Two Different Exercise Training Based On Internal And External Focus… (NCT07138157) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparison Of The Effects Of Two Different Exercise Training Based On Internal And External Focus In Children and Adolescents With Rheumatic Diseases
Turkey (Türkiye)28 participantsStarted 2025-05-01
Plain-language summary
The study aims to compare the effects of two different exercise programs, based on distinct focus strategies, on physical fitness and fatigue in children and adolescents with rheumatic diseases. Participants will include individuals diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Juvenile Dermatomyositis (JDM), and Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF), monitored at Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, in collaboration with Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. After baseline assessments, participants will be randomly allocated into two groups. One group will receive an exercise program with commands and instructions emphasizing external focus, while the other group will follow a program emphasizing internal focus. Both exercise interventions will last for 8 weeks, consisting of two online supervised sessions and one home-based session per week under family supervision. Final evaluations will be conducted at the clinic after completion of the intervention period.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Years – 18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Juvenile Dermatomyositis: Being diagnosed with JDM according to the Bohan and Peter Criteria by a pediatric rheumatologist
* Familial Mediterranean Fever: Having been diagnosed with FMF at least 6 months ago
* JIA: Having been diagnosed with JIA according to the ILAR classification
* Not having visual impairment or hearing impairment
* Being at a mental level that can adapt to the exercise program
* Having internet connection
Exclusion Criteria:
* Having any systemic chronic disease other than JIA, FMF, or JDM
* Having any musculoskeletal disease or an orthopedic, neurological, psychological disease that may interfere with participation in exercise
* Having developed amyloidosis
* Having undergone surgery affecting the musculoskeletal system in the last 6 months
* Having visual impairment or hearing impairment
* Not having internet connection
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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?
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