Ankylosing Spondyliti Clinical Trial
Official title:
Effect of Exercise on Disease Activity and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Patients With AS: A Single Blind Randomized Controlled Trail
Background:
Exercise is recommended as a cornerstone in the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis together
with medication. Last years, increased risk of cardiovascular diseases in patient with
inflammatory diseases is reported, probably caused by inflammation and increased prevalence
of traditional risk factors. In both healthy adults and other patient groups,
cardiorespiratory and muscular strength exercises have been shown to have a positive effect
on inflammation as well as on cardiovascular risk factors. To our knowledge this has not
been shown in patients with ankylosing spondylitis.
Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of a cardiorespiratory and
muscular strength exercise program on disease activity and cardiovascular risk factors in
patients with ankylosing spondylitis
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Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Investigator, Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Treatment