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Efficacy of Resistance Exercise and an Anti-Inflammatory Diet on Pain, Disease Activity, Functional Status, and Quality of Life in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sponsor: Berra Yamuç Tanrıöğen
Summary
This study aims to examine how resistance exercises and an anti-inflammatory diet affect pain, daily functioning, disease activity, and quality of life in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Participants will follow a structured exercise program and a diet plan designed to reduce inflammation. The study will measure changes in pain levels, mobility, overall health, and disease symptoms over time. The goal is to determine whether combining exercise and an anti-inflammatory diet can help improve the daily lives and well-being of individuals living with rheumatoid arthritis.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2025-11-30
Completion Date
2026-05-01
Last Updated
2025-12-03
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Exercise
Supervised strengthening exercises using resistance bands in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation unit, in addition to participants' standard medical treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. Each session lasts 1 hour and is conducted 3 days per week for a total of 6 weeks under physician supervision. The intervention focuses on improving muscular strength and physical function. Every 3 sessions, the resistance will be increased for participants who do not experience pain after the exercise session.
Diet
Dietitian-supervised anti-inflammatory diet followed for 3 months, in addition to participants' standard medical treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. Participants receive individualized dietary counseling and meal plans tailored to reduce inflammation, and adherence to the diet is monitored throughout the study period
Medical management/current medications per standard of care by personal physician.
Participants continue standard medical treatment for rheumatoid arthritis as prescribed by their physician. No study-specific intervention is added