Clinical Trial: Efficacy of Modification of Lifestyle in the Treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis: a Pilot Study
Study Status: Active, not recruiting
Recruit Status: Active, not recruiting
Condition:
Arthritis
Rheumatic Diseases
Autoimmune Diseases
Study Type: Interventional
Official Title: Efficacy of Modification of Lifestyle in the Treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis
Brief Summary:
Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is a chronic inflammatory immune disorder with a global prevalence that ranges from 20 to 160 cases per 10000 individuals. axSpA has two forms of clinical presentation (radiographic and non-radiographic) based on the presence or absence of radiographic sacroiliitis. This condition mostly affects the vertebral spine, and is characterized by joint pain and stiffness, fatigue, and restricted function, which leads to a substantial physical, psychological, and socioeconomic burden. The…
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