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The Effects Of Low Intensity Training With Blood Flow Restriction In Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Interventions
Other: High intensity resistance training
Other: Low intensity resistance training combined with blood flow restriction
Registration Number
NCT05869370
Lead Sponsor
Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Brief Summary

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients showed systemic manifestations that may lead to a reduction in muscle strength, muscle mass and, consequently, to a reduction in physical function. On the other hand, high intensity resistance training (HIRT) are able to improve muscle strength and muscle mass in RA without affecting the disease course. However, due to the articular manifestations caused by this disease, these patients may present intolerance to HIRT. Thus, the low intensity resistance training with blood flow restriction (TBFR) may be a new training strategy for these populations. In this sense, the investigators speculate that TBFR could be beneficial in RA patients, as well as, HIRT.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
28
Inclusion Criteria
  • Female;
  • Rheumatoid arthritis patients;
  • All individuals will undergo an ergospirometry to ensure cardiorespiratory conditions.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Fibromyalgia;
  • Cardiovascular disease;

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
High intensity resistance trainingHigh intensity resistance training-
Low intensity resistance training combined with blood flow restrictionLow intensity resistance training combined with blood flow restriction-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Muscle strengthTwelve weeks

1 maximum repetition test.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - Faculdade de Medicina - Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre

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Porto Alegre, Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil

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