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NCT Number: NCT05231057

Impact of Pilates Exercise in Children With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is one of the most common chronic childhood inflammatory diseases that is characterized by permanent joint inflammation attributable to immune system disturbance.

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Key information

Conditions

Juvenile Arthritis Arthritis Arthritis, Juvenile Autoimmune Diseases Cardiorespiratory Fitness Connective Tissue Diseases Immune System Diseases Joint Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Quality of Life Rheumatic Diseases Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Age range

10 year–14 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Outpatient Clinic of College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University

Al Kharj, Riyadh Region, 11432, Saudi Arabia

About this study

Therapeutic exercises play an essential role as a non-pharmacologic treatment for children with JIA. It has effectively been used to reduce pain, improve muscular function, increase physical activity and promote quality of life in children with chronic musculoskeletal disorders. Clinical Pilates exercise is usually perceived as enjoyable activity by children with JIA, thereby, it can help them be more active for extended periods without causing discomfort while also allowing them to control their breathing and avoid becoming fatigued.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Polyarticular JIA per the International League of Associations for Rheumatology classification.
  • Age ranges from 10 to14 years.
  • Stable medical treatment.

Exclusion criteria

  • If they had contractures.
  • Congenital anomalies.
  • History of surgery.
  • History of systemic disease
  • Cardiorespiratory co-morbidity.
  • Participation in regular exercises or sports activity.

Treatment and study plan

Pilates exercises

Other

Mat, Pilates band or elastic bands, and Pilate's ball

Other names: Pilates band

Conventional physical therapy program

Other

pain relief, increasing flexibility, and mobility, improving muscle strength

Other names: pain reliving modalities, stretching exercises

Primary outcomes

  1. Pain assessment

    Time frame: at baseline

    measured using visual analog scale. A score of zero means no pain, while a score often means significant pain.

  2. Pain assessment

    Time frame: after 12 weeks

    measured using visual analog scale. A score of zero means no pain, while a score often means significant pain.

  3. Cardiorespiratory fitness assessment

    Time frame: at baseline

    assessed using electromagnetic cycle ergometer with electronic braking

  4. Cardiorespiratory fitness assessment

    Time frame: after 12 weeks

    assessed using electromagnetic cycle ergometer with electronic braking

Secondary outcomes

  1. Functional ability assessment

    Time frame: at baseline

    assessed using The Childhood Health Assessment Questionnaire

  2. Functional ability assessment

    Time frame: after 12 weeks

    assessed using The Childhood Health Assessment Questionnaire

  3. health-related quality of life

    Time frame: at baseline

    assessed using The self-report Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory

  4. health-related quality of life

    Time frame: after 12 weeks

    assessed using The self-report Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Qassim University

Other

Collaborators

  • Cairo University
  • Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University

Registry information

Official study title

Impact of Clinical Pilates Exercise on Pain, Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Functional Ability, And Quality of Life in Children With Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Acronym: Arthritis

Important dates

Study start
2020
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Feb 9, 2022
Registry last updated
Apr 6, 2022

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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