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Exercise Program to Improve Muscle Health and Quality of Life in Individuals with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Sarcopenia.

Effect of Exercise Intervention on Muscle Mass, Muscle Strength, Physical Function and Quality of Life among individuals with Rheumatoid Sarcopenia. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/01/100095
Enrollment
50
Registered
2026-01-01
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-01-12

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M368- Systemic disorders of connective tissue in other diseases classified elsewhere

Interventions

Intervention1: Structured Therapeutic Exercise Program: A supervised, structured therapeutic exercise program consisting of: Aerobic exercise Resistance (strengthening) exercise Eccentric training

Sponsors

Mir Hassan Abbas M
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) as per ACR/EULAR criteria. 2.Presence of sarcopenia confirmed using AWGS diagnostic criteria. 3.Age between 45 75 years. 4.Ability to perform exercise interventions (as determined by screening assessment).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Severe cognitive impairment. 2.Unstable medical conditions (e.g., uncontrolled hypertension, severe cardiac disease). 3.Recent joint replacement surgery (within past 6 months). 4.Current or recent participation in a structured exercise program. 5.Pregnancy or breastfeeding. 6.Neurological disorders affecting mobility. 7.Acute exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis. 8.Severe hand deformities limiting exercise participation.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Muscle Mass: Body Composition Analysis (BCA)Timepoint: baseline,6 weeks, 12 weeks.—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Muscle Strength: Hand Grip Dynamometry Physical Function: 5-Time Chair Stand Test Quality of Life: Sarcopenia & Quality of Life Questionnaire (SARQoL)Timepoint: baseline, 6 weeks & 12 weeks.—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Subbiah K

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education And Research (SRIHER). Deemed University

subbiah@sriramachandra.edu.in9443033118

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026