Exercise Capacity, Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Disease-related Variables in Axial Spondyloarthritis
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The investigators aimed to study the associations between exercise capacity and cardiovascular (CV) risk factors in axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) patients and to determine possible relationships with disease-related variables. Thirty eight patients and 38 controls were recruited in our cross-sectional controlled study. Comprehensive systemic and musculoskeletal examinations were carried out in both of the groups. Cardiovascular risk profile data, ASDAS-CRP, 10-year CV event risk, physical activity levels (IPAQ) were recorded. A maximal treadmill exercise test by Bruce protocol was administered to all participants.
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Study Design
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Mean difference in exercise capacity of axSpA patients and controls [may- october 2014]
maximal METs achieved by a maximal treadmill test by Bruce protocol
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Mean difference in heart rate recovery of axSpA patients and controls [may- october 2014]
peak heart rate achieved by maximal exercise minus heart rate at 1st minute of recovery phase
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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clinical diagnosis of axial SpA
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must be able to walk
Exclusion Criteria:
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established cardiac disease including structural heart diseases,
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uncontrolled hypertension,
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cardiac rhythm disorder,
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unstable angina pectoris,
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chronical renal and/or hepatic disease,
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malignancy,
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neuromuscular disease
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musculoskeletal deformity
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the history of an inflammatory arthritis for control group
Contacts and Locations
Locations
No locations specified.Sponsors and Collaborators
- Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University
Investigators
None specified.Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- muğla sıtkı koçman university