Investigation of the Relationship Between Grip Endurance, Disability of Upper Extremity and Quality of Life in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Sponsor
- Izmir Katip Celebi University
- Enrollment
- 23
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Static Grip Endurance
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 5 years ago
Overview
Brief 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.
Detailed 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.
Investigators
Melissa Köprülüoğlu
Research Assistant
Izmir Katip Celebi University
Eligibility Criteria
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.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Static Grip Endurance
Time Frame: Data collection will continue until December 2019. Data analysis and report preparation will be completed by September 2020.
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.
Dynamic Grip Endurance
Time Frame: Data collection will continue until December 2019. Data analysis and report preparation will be completed by September 2020.
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.
Secondary Outcomes
- Quality of Life Parameters(Data collection will continue until December 2019. Data analysis and report preparation will be completed by September 2020.)
- Disability of Upper Extremity(Data collection will continue until December 2019. Data analysis and report preparation will be completed by September 2020.)