Effect of aerobic training on ventilatory functions in women with rheumatoid arthritis

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR202406473368396

Enrollment

Registered

2024-06-05

Start date

2022-04-06

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-09-14

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Conditions

Musculoskeletal Diseases Respiratory Orthopaedics

Interventions

Aerobic training

Diaphragmatic breathing

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1- Well controlled rheumatoid arthritis. 2- Mild lung affection. 3- Body mass index less than 30kg/m2.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1- Any chest diseases. 2- Musculoskeletal/ neurological limitations to exercise. 3- Smokers.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Ventilatory functions (FVC, DLCo, FEV1)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Functional capacity using Bruce treadmill incremental exercise test (V?O2 max estimation);Quality of life (Short form health survey)	—

Countries

Egypt

Contacts

Public ContactMohamed Elhamrawy

Assistant Professor Department of Physiotherapy Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences Middle East University

saher_lotfi@yahoo.com+201060667075

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026