Psoriatic arthritis is a chronical inflammatory disease characterized by pain and reduced physical function. Patients have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and a higher body mass index. A pilot study in patients with rheumatoid arthritis has shown positive effect on inflammation after 12 weeks of high-intensity interval training. The primary aim of this study is to determine whether high-intensity interval training affects the disease activity in psoriatic arthritis. This intervention is believed to result in benefits in terms of inflammation, body composition and risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
67
4x4 high intensity interval training
Patient global assesment (PGA)
PGA is measured as a change between timepoints. PGA is registered by the patient on a visual analog scale.
Time frame: Baseline, 3 months (right after intervention), 9 months
Maximal oxygen uptake (VO2 max)
The VO2 max is measured as a change between timepoints
Time frame: Baseline, 3 months (right after intervention), 9 months
Total lean mass
Total lean mass is measured as a change between timepoints and is measured by dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA).
Time frame: Baseline, 3 months (right after intervention), 9 months
Total body fat
Total body fat is measured as a change between timepoints and is measured by dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA).
Time frame: Baseline, 3 months (right after intervention), 9 months
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