Multimodal Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
Turkey (Türkiye)20 participantsStarted 2018-05-30
Plain-language summary
This prospective pilot study aims to evaluate the efficacy of a structured 8-week multimodal pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) program specifically designed for patients with radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (r-axSpA). The study assesses the impact of a composite intervention incorporating aerobic conditioning, resistance training, flexibility protocols, and targeted diaphragmatic breathing on functional exercise capacity, dyspnea severity, and pulmonary function.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age between 18 and 75 years.
* Diagnosis of radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (r-axSpA) confirmed according to the Modified New York Criteria.
* Clinical stability without acute flares or escalation of systemic therapy in the preceding 3 months.
* Ability to perform spirometry and ambulate safely.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Primary respiratory disorders (e.g., COPD and interstitial lung disease) acting as the primary cause of limitation.
* Significant cardiovascular contraindications to exercise.
* Pregnancy.
* Participation in a structured rehabilitation program within the last 3 months.
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.