Relationship Between Grip Endurance, Disability of Upper Extremity and Quality of Life in Patients With RA

Izmir Katip Celebi University23 enrolled

Overview

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.

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.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 65 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

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.

Locations (1)

Izmir Katip Celebi University

Izmir, Izmir/ Cigli, Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Static Grip Endurance

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.

Time frame: Data collection will continue until December 2019. Data analysis and report preparation will be completed by September 2020.

Dynamic Grip Endurance

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.

Time frame: Data collection will continue until December 2019. Data analysis and report preparation will be completed by September 2020.

Secondary Outcomes

Disability of Upper Extremity

This parameter was evaluated by Disability of Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionairre.

Time frame: Data collection will continue until December 2019. Data analysis and report preparation will be completed by September 2020.

Quality of Life Parameters

This parameter was evaluated by Short Form-36.

Time frame: Data collection will continue until December 2019. Data analysis and report preparation will be completed by September 2020.

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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