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Effects of SARAH Protocol in Women With Rheumatoid Arthritis

CompletedNA

Sponsor: Federal University of Espirito Santo

Conditions: Rheumatoid Arthritis

Interventions: SARAH

Countries: Brazil

The aim of this study is to analyze the effect of the SARAH protocol, which is a set of exercises with components of muscle strengthening, range of motion gain and home exercises, combined with an educational intervention, on hand function in women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Eligibility overview

Sex: FEMALE

Age: 18 Years to —

Healthy volunteers: No

Study type: INTERVENTIONAL

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* patients must be diagnosed with RA
* using disease-modifying antirheumatic medication for at least 3 months
* over 18 years old

Exclusion Criteria:

* incomplete elementary school and score \<24 on the Mini-Mental State Examination Questionnaire (MMSE)
* diagnosis of another associated autoimmune disease
* having undergone previous surgical procedures on the hands
* having suffered a fracture in the joints of the upper limbs in the last six months
* being a patient on the waiting list for orthopedic surgery of the upper limb
* being pregnant.

Locations (1)

Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil