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NCT Number: NCT04563455

Relationship Between Grip Endurance, Disability of Upper Extremity and Quality of Life in Patients With RA

The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between grip endurance, disability of upper extremity and quality of life in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

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Key information

Conditions

Rheumatoid Arthritis Arthritis Arthritis, Rheumatoid Autoimmune Diseases Connective Tissue Diseases Immune System Diseases Joint Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Rheumatic Diseases Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Izmir Katip Celebi University

Izmir, Izmir/ Cigli, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Upper extremity functions affect the quality of life at different levels in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In the current literature; it has been shown that grip endurance is associated with upper limb functions. However, there is no study investigating the relationship between grip endurance and quality of life in patients with RA. The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between grip endurance, disability of upper extremity, and quality of life in patients with RA.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • RA patients were classified according to the ACR 2010 criteria.
  • taking regular medication.

Exclusion criteria

  • having a history of trauma or surgery in the upper limb.
  • having neurological, cognitive, or psychiatric diseases.

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Static Grip Endurance

    Time frame: Data collection will continue until December 2019. Data analysis and report preparation will be completed by September 2020.

    Static grip endurance was evaluated by Hand Dynamometer (Lafayette Proffessional Hand Dynamometer, USA). The maximum gripping time of 50% of the maximum grip force was recorded.

  2. Dynamic Grip Endurance

    Time frame: Data collection will continue until December 2019. Data analysis and report preparation will be completed by September 2020.

    Dynamic grip endurance was evaluated by Hand Dynamometer (Lafayette Proffessional Hand Dynamometer, USA). The percentage change between the first 3 grips and the last 3 grips after 10 consecutive grips is recorded.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Disability of Upper Extremity

    Time frame: Data collection will continue until December 2019. Data analysis and report preparation will be completed by September 2020.

    This parameter was evaluated by Disability of Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionairre.

  2. Quality of Life Parameters

    Time frame: Data collection will continue until December 2019. Data analysis and report preparation will be completed by September 2020.

    This parameter was evaluated by Short Form-36.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Izmir Katip Celebi University

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Registry information

Official study title

Investigation of the Relationship Between Grip Endurance, Disability of Upper Extremity and Quality of Life in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Important dates

Study start
2019
Primary completion
2020
Study completion
2020
First posted
Sep 24, 2020
Registry last updated
Sep 24, 2020

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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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