The Effects Of Low Intensity Training With Blood Flow Restriction In Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients (TBFR)

Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Rheumatoid Arthritis

Treatments: Other: High intensity resistance training; Other: Low intensity resistance training combined with blood flow restriction

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT05869370

2018-0071

Details and patient eligibility

About

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients showed systemic manifestations that may lead to a reduction in muscle strength, muscle mass and, consequently, to a reduction in physical function. On the other hand, high intensity resistance training (HIRT) are able to improve muscle strength and muscle mass in RA without affecting the disease course. However, due to the articular manifestations caused by this disease, these patients may present intolerance to HIRT. Thus, the low intensity resistance training with blood flow restriction (TBFR) may be a new training strategy for these populations. In this sense, the investigators speculate that TBFR could be beneficial in RA patients, as well as, HIRT.

Enrollment: 28 estimated patients

Sex: Female

Ages: 45 to 65 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Female;
• Rheumatoid arthritis patients;
• All individuals will undergo an ergospirometry to ensure cardiorespiratory conditions.

Exclusion criteria

• Fibromyalgia;
• Cardiovascular disease;

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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28 participants in 2 patient groups

High intensity resistance training

Experimental group

Treatment:

Other: High intensity resistance training

Low intensity resistance training combined with blood flow restriction

Experimental group

Treatment:

Other: Low intensity resistance training combined with blood flow restriction