Aerobic Exercise for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests whether a program of aerobic exercise (like walking or cycling) can help women with mild rheumatoid arthritis feel better and move easier. You would do supervised exercise sessions and be checked for changes in your symptoms and overall health.
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Who can take part
- You must be a woman between 30 and 70 years old.
- You must have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis by a doctor.
- Your arthritis should be mild or well-controlled (low disease activity).
- You cannot have serious heart, lung, or nerve conditions, or a body mass index over 35.
- You must not have any muscle or bone problems that keep you from exercising.
- You must not be pregnant, breastfeeding, or have changed your RA medications in the last 3 months.
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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