Physical Activity in Rheumatoid Arthritis: a randomised controlled multi-centre study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN88886304

Enrollment

182

Registered

2006-12-28

Start date

2000-01-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2019-10-29

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Conditions

Rheumatoid arthritis according to American College of Rheumatology criteria Musculoskeletal Diseases Arthropathies

Interventions

All participants in both groups had access to, but were not specifically encouraged to participate in, 'ordinary physical therapy treatment' including patient education, treatment with physical modali

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Rheumatoid arthritis according to American College of Rheumatology criteria 2. Less than two years since diagnosis 3. Ability to undergo body function testing and answer questionnaires

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not applicable

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The EuroQoL 5 dimensions (EQ-5D)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. The Grippit for maximum grip strength 2. The Timed Stands Test for lower extremity function	—

Countries

Sweden

Outcome results

None listed

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