Clinical and arthrosonographic examination of the effect of mechanical stress on entheses before and after fitness training over 12 weeks

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: L40.5; L40; Arthropathic psoriasis; Psoriasis

• Registration Number: DRKS00033607
• Lead Sponsor: niklinik Erlangen

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-02-07
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 150

Inclusion Criteria

Willingness and ability to participate in the study; sufficient knowledge of German to understand the informed consent form or, if not possible, subject information and support in the native language or, if necessary, in English.
High probability that patients will be able to participate in the full scope of the study.
A signed informed consent form is required for all subjects to participate in this study (the information and education form is enclosed with the application).
For the psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis group, a medical diagnosis of psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis is required.

Exclusion Criteria

Other rheumatic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.
Pregnancy
For psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis patients: no change of systemic immunosuppressive therapy in the last 3 months and during the study period

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Quantitative (LEI, SPARCC, MASES scores) and qualitative, arthrosonographic assessment of possible enthesitis in the forearms, patellar tendon insertions and Achilles tendons before and after a strenuous training session in the gym (examinations as part of study 18-226-3B) and after a 12-week training session with Theraband before and after another strenuous training session in the gym (measuring point 1 and measuring point 2)<br>Quantitative and qualitative assessment of maximum strength after repetition on the three machines in the gym selected for activation of the triceps brachii, quadriceps femoris and Achilles tendon after a 12-week training session with Theraband (measurement point 1 after 12 weeks).

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Quantitative and qualitative assessment of the effects of exercise therapy measures with a fitness band (Theraband) on disease-relevant aspects (including functional ability (HAQ), movement competence (PAHCO), physical activity (BSA, IPAQ), quality of life (SF-36), sleep quality (PSQI), hand strength, fear of movement (TSK))<br>Quantitative and qualitative recording of clinical parameters such as pain (VAS Pain), inflammation parameters (CRP, BSG) and disease activity (DAS 28, Joint Count 66/68, PASI) after the 12-week training session with a fitness band (Theraband)