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The Effects of Weight Loss on Psoriatic Arthritis

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Obesity
Psoriatic Arthritis
Interventions
Behavioral: diet and biopsychosocial exercise intervention
Registration Number
NCT05393141
Lead Sponsor
Hacettepe University
Brief Summary

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an inflammatory arthritis associated with psoriasis. Although the underlying cause of PSA is unclear, increased body weight is known to increase the disease symptoms. This study aims to determine the effects of dietary and Cognitive Exercise Therapy Approach (BETY-Bilişsel Egzersiz Terapi Yöntemi) interventions on symptoms. Accordingly, 45 overweight/obese subjects with PSA aged 20-65 years will divide into "diet", "diet+bety", and "control" groups. Dietary, laboratory and anthropometric records, Short Form Health Survey, DAPSA (Disease Activity in Psoriatic Arthritis), HAQ (Health Assesment Questionnaire) of all subjects will compare at the baseline and at the end of the study.

Detailed Description

Although the underlying cause of PSA is unclear, increased body weight is known to increase the disease symptoms. The present study aims to determine the effects of dietary and Cognitive Exercise Therapy Approach interventions on symptoms.

* Fourt-five overweight/obese subjects with PSA aged 20-65 years will divide into diet (n=15), diet+bety (n=15), and control (n=15) groups.

* Individually diet programs will be applied according to the metabolic, biochemical, and physical activity status of the subjects prepared by a registered dietitian.

* BETY exercise training will be given by a registered physiotherapist.

* The subjects will be followed for 12 weeks.

* Dietary, laboratory and anthropometric records, Short Form Health Survey, DAPSA (Disease Activity in Psoriatic Arthritis), HAQ (Health Assesment Questionnaire) of all subjects will compare at the baseline and at study completion.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
48
Inclusion Criteria
  • overweight/obese
  • diagnosed with PSA

Exclusion Criteria

  • pregnancy or lactation
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Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
diet groupdiet and biopsychosocial exercise interventionweight loss diet intervention for 12 weeks
diet+bety groupdiet and biopsychosocial exercise interventionweight loss diet intervention for 12 weeks and exercise-based biopsychosocial approach (Cognitive Exercise Therapy Approach-BETY) intervention for 12 weeks
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Weight LossAt the end of 3 months

BMI (kilogram/metre2(kg/m2))

DAPSA scoreAt the end of 3 months

The score ranges from 0 to 50 points, with increased score reflect more discomfort

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Quality of Life ScoreAt the end of 3 months

The score ranges from 0 to 100 points, with increased score reflecting improved quality of life

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Sümeyra Öteleş

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Ankara, Turkey

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