The Role of Exercise on Loss of Body Cell Mass and Work-related Performance in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR202606787116771

Enrollment

Registered

2026-06-08

Start date

2022-09-05

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-22

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Conditions

Musculoskeletal Diseases

Interventions

Progressive Eccentric Exercise Training

Normal Daily Routine

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Male and female patients diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis Aged 30–65 years Sedentary lifestyle for at least 6 months prior to the programme Stable disease condition for at least 3 months prior to the programme Outpatients at the National Hospital or University College Hospital, Nigeria Ability to follow exercise protocols and adhere to study procedures

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Recent joint surgery within 6 months prior to the programme Recent medication change within 3 months prior to the programme Inability to exercise or follow advice Comorbidity incompatible with exercise participation Being pregnant

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Eccentric exercise for managing RA	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Eccentric exercise improves body composition in RA 2. Eccentric exercise enhances physical function in RA 3. Eccentric exercise reduces high blood pressure in RA 4. Eccentric exercise promotes work-related performance in RA	—

Countries

Nigeria

Contacts

Public ContactJeanne Grace

University professor

Gracej@ukzn.ac.za+27832331523

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 29, 2026