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NCT07847879
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Effects of Pulmonary Rehabilitation Exercises in Patients With Axial Spondyloarthritis

Sponsor: Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital

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Summary

This prospective, randomized, single-blind controlled study evaluates the effects of pulmonary rehabilitation exercises in patients with axial spondyloarthritis. Participants were randomized into two groups. The intervention group received a pulmonary rehabilitation program in addition to conventional exercises, while the control group received conventional exercises alone. The primary outcome was pain intensity assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Additional assessments included exercise capacity, pulmonary function, disease activity, quality of life, spinal mobility, and chest expansion. Outcomes were evaluated at baseline, week 8, and week 12.

Official title: Effects of Pulmonary Rehabilitation Exercises on Pain, Respiratory Muscles, Quality of Life, and Disease Activity in Patients With Axial Spondyloarthritis: A Prospective Randomized Single-Blind Controlled Study

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

18 Years - 60 Years

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

48

Start Date

2025-11-10

Completion Date

2026-10-15

Last Updated

2026-09-29

Healthy Volunteers

No

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program

The pulmonary rehabilitation program was administered for 8 weeks in addition to conventional exercise. Participants performed home-based breathing and range-of-motion exercises twice daily for 10 repetitions. Breathing exercises included pursed-lip breathing, diaphragmatic breathing, lateral abdominal breathing, relaxation and breathing control exercises, and neck and shoulder stretching. Participants also performed supervised cycle ergometer exercise twice weekly for 30 minutes per session, including warm-up and cool-down periods, together with upper-extremity and shoulder-girdle strengthening exercises.

BEHAVIORAL

Conventional Exercise Program

Participants performed a home-based conventional exercise program. Exercise instructions were provided through a video recording, and participants attended face-to-face follow-up sessions once weekly.

Locations (1)

Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital

Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)