Balance test study for people with rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Immune system & allergy, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests a simple balance test (the Four Square Step Test) in people with rheumatoid arthritis. It aims to see how reliable and valid this test is for measuring your ability to move and stay steady.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (using standard 2010 criteria).
- Your rheumatoid arthritis treatment has been stable for at least 4 weeks (no new or changed disease-modifying drugs or high-dose steroids).
- You can walk at least 10 meters (about 33 feet) on your own, without help.
- You are able to understand and follow instructions in Turkish.
- You do not have any major neurological, balance, or bone/joint problems that would affect your walking.
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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