The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between arterial stiffness and pulmonary and extrapulmonary features in patients with ankylosing spondylitis.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
25
Kirsehir Ahi Evran University
Kırşehir, Turkey (Türkiye)
RECRUITINGArterial stiffness
It will be evaluated with brachial pulse waves.
Time frame: 1st day
Respiratory muscle strength
Maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) and maximal expiratory pressure (MEP) will be measured using a portable mouth pressure device.
Time frame: 1st day
Respiratory muscle endurance
This will be evaluated with increased workload testing.
Time frame: 1st day
Exercise capacity
Exercise capacity will be assessed with 6 minute walk test.
Time frame: 1st day
Peripheral muscle strength
Hand grip strength will be assessed with a grip dynamometer.
Time frame: 1st day
Muscle function
It will be evaluated with one-minute sit to stand test
Time frame: 1st day
Physical activity
Physical activity level will be evaluated using International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short form
Time frame: 1st day
Forced vital capacity
Forced vital capacity (FVC) will be assessed using spirometry.
Time frame: 1st day
Forced expiratory volume in one second
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Forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) will be assessed using spirometry.
Time frame: 1st day
Forced expiratory volume in one second/forced vital capacity ratio
Forced expiratory volume in one second/forced vital capacity ratio will be assessed using spirometry.
Time frame: 1st day
Peak expiratory flow
Peak expiratory flow (PEF) will be assessed using spirometry.
Time frame: 1st day
Forced mid-expiratory flow
Forced mid-expiratory flow (FEF25-75) will be assessed using spirometry.
Time frame: 1st day