Tracking movement with a smartwatch for spine arthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study uses a smartwatch to track your movement and give you exercise advice. It aims to help people with axial spondyloarthritis stay active and manage their condition.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with axial spondyloarthritis (a type of arthritis affecting the spine and joints).
- You own an iPhone (the study app works only on iPhones).
- You are willing to wear a smartwatch during the study.
- You can regularly answer health questions at home using a phone or tablet.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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