The Effects Of Low Intensity Training With Blood Flow Restriction In Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients

Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul28 enrolled

Overview

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients showed systemic manifestations that may lead to a reduction in muscle strength, muscle mass and, consequently, to a reduction in physical function. On the other hand, high intensity resistance training (HIRT) are able to improve muscle strength and muscle mass in RA without affecting the disease course. However, due to the articular manifestations caused by this disease, these patients may present intolerance to HIRT. Thus, the low intensity resistance training with blood flow restriction (TBFR) may be a new training strategy for these populations. In this sense, the investigators speculate that TBFR could be beneficial in RA patients, as well as, HIRT.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Interventions

Twelve weeks of resistance training twice a week.

Low intensity resistance training combined with blood flow restrictionOTHER

Twelve weeks of resistance training with blood flow restriction twice a week.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 45 YearsMax age: 65 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Female; * Rheumatoid arthritis patients; * All individuals will undergo an ergospirometry to ensure cardiorespiratory conditions. Exclusion Criteria: * Fibromyalgia; * Cardiovascular disease;

Locations (1)

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - Faculdade de Medicina - Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre

Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

RECRUITING

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Muscle strength

1 maximum repetition test.

Time frame: Twelve weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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