Sjogren's syndrome
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Women with diagnosis of primary Sjogren's syndrome confirmed by the revised Classification Criteria of 2002; age between 18 and 90 years; understanding and signing of the free and informed consent term.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Diagnosis of heart, lung, endocrine, or any other disease that impedes the practice of exercise; Inflammatory joint activity that impedes the practice of exercise; Regular exercise for more than 4 weeks in the last 6 months.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 15% improvement in maximum oxygen consumption (VO2max) measured by ergospirometry in relation to baseline, performed at the beginning of the study and up to 72 hours after the last training. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improvement of respiratory threshold and maximal heart rate as measured by ergospirometry; improvement of ejection fraction and left ventricular systolic and diastolic functions, measured by echocardiography; improvement of glycemic and lipemic profiles; improvement in the quality of life measured by the SF 36 questionnaire; maintenance of the disease activity index measured by the ESSDAI questionnaire. All measurements were taken up to 72 hours after the last training. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Universidade Federal de São Paulo