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High-intensity Interval Exercise in Rheumatoid Arthritis

NCT05768165 · Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 87

Last updated 2025-12-22

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Summary

Cardiovascular performance and overall fitness can be improved by high-intensity aerobic activity, and these benefits may be achievable by persons with rheumatic diseases. The investigators hypothesize that a 12-week high-intensity interval exercise program will provide substantial improvements in cardiovascular function, inflammation and symptoms affecting quality of life.

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

High intensity exercise

Twelve weeks of supervised high intensity aerobic and resistance exercise including two sessions/week, one additional session of the patient´s own choice, non-supervised. The target of the high intensity intervals (HIIT) is 90%-95% of maximum heart rate alternated with recovery phases at 70% of maximal heart rate. The resistance exercise session of large muscle groups: 8-10 repetitions, 2-3 sets. Exercise guidance follows principles of self-efficacy and person-centeredness.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Göteborg University

    collaborator OTHER

  • Vastra Gotaland Region

    lead OTHER_GOV

Principal Investigators

  • Annelie Bilberg, PhD · Vastra Gotaland Region

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
20 Years
Max Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2021-08-16
Primary Completion
2023-06-30
Completion
2026-12-30

Countries

  • Sweden

Study Locations

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Diseases

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