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The Role of Isometric in Individuals With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sponsor: Zülal TATAR
Summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the acute effects of isometric exercise on pain modulation and muscle oxygenation in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis.
Official title: The Role of Isometric Exercise on Pain Modulation and Muscle Oxygenation in Individuals With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
66
Start Date
2025-12-11
Completion Date
2027-12-11
Last Updated
2026-06-24
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Exercise
To determine isometric exercise intensity, a maximum repetition will be calculated individually using a handheld dynamometer. One maximum repetition will be defined as the highest value among the trials where participants squeezed the handheld dynamometer as hard as possible for 5 seconds. The average of 3 repetitions will be taken to determine one maximum repetition, with a 1-2 minute rest period between each repetition. 30% of one maximum repetition will be determined. The exercise will begin five minutes after this stage. During the exercise task, participants will squeeze the dynamometer at 30% of one maximum repetition for 3 consecutive minutes, adjusting the applied force as needed to maintain the desired strength level.
Locations (1)
Pamukkale University
Denizli, Turkey (Türkiye)