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

Rheumatoid Arthritis Clinical Trial

Official title:

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

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT04563455
• Other study ID #: IzmirKatip Celebi University
• Status: Completed
• Start date: December 1, 2019
• Est. completion date: September 10, 2020

Study information

• Verified date: September 2020
• Source: Izmir Katip Celebi University
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Observational

Clinical Trial Summary

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.

Description:

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.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 23
• Est. completion date: September 10, 2020
• Est. primary completion date: April 1, 2020
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: All
• Age group: 18 Years to 65 Years

Eligibility

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.

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Arthritis
• Arthritis, Rheumatoid
• Rheumatoid Arthritis

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Turkey	Izmir Katip Celebi University	Izmir	Izmir/ Cigli

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Izmir Katip Celebi University

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Turkey, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Static Grip Endurance	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.	Data collection will continue until December 2019. Data analysis and report preparation will be completed by September 2020.
Primary	Dynamic Grip Endurance	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.	Data collection will continue until December 2019. Data analysis and report preparation will be completed by September 2020.
Secondary	Disability of Upper Extremity	This parameter was evaluated by Disability of Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionairre.	Data collection will continue until December 2019. Data analysis and report preparation will be completed by September 2020.
Secondary	Quality of Life Parameters	This parameter was evaluated by Short Form-36.	Data collection will continue until December 2019. Data analysis and report preparation will be completed by September 2020.