Physical Activity Through Health Technology in Axial Spondyloarthritis (NCT07642622) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Physical Activity Through Health Technology in Axial Spondyloarthritis
United States40 participantsStarted 2026-06
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to find out whether a mobile app called the ExerciseRx app is a practical and helpful way for people with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) to receive exercise recommendations as part of their regular rheumatology care.
Researchers want to learn:
Whether people with axSpA find the ExerciseRx app easy to use and helpful for supporting regular exercise.
Whether using the ExerciseRx app leads to improvements in symptoms, physical function, and disease activity compared with usual care.
Participants assigned to the ExerciseRx group will use the app to complete guided exercises for 20-30 minutes, four times per week. They will also receive personalized weekly step-count goals to help increase their physical activity. Researchers will compare outcomes between participants using the app and those receiving usual care.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of axial spondyloarthritis by a rheumatologist
* English speaking
* Insufficiently active (less than 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic activity per week)
* Willing to wear a Fitbit for the study duration
* Willing to have or create a Google account and download the Google Health app (previously known as the Fitbit app)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Currently pregnant
* International travel or any circumstance causing lack of access to wi-fi/Internet at any point during the study period
* Recent or planned surgery that may affect ability to engage in physical activity
* Unable to exercise for health reasons, or a provider has recommended against exercising for safety/health reasons
* Unable to walk safely without difficulty, or is a fall risk (i.e., 3+ falls in past 6 months)
* History of a fall resulting in a fracture or head injury in the past 6 months
* Cardiovascular contraindicators for physical activity, or history of cardiovascular problems that may be exacerbated by physical activity, as defined by their rheumatologist
* Diabetes causing hypoglycemia following physical activity
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
1
Average minutes of physical activity/exercise during the week and % of participants with adherence to 60% or higher of the recommended exercises
Timeframe: Week 0 (baseline), 6 and 12
2
Acceptability of the ExeriseRx app as a platform to complete recommended exercises for axial spondyloarthritis including % of participants with average score above 5 on MAUQ indicating usability