Relationship Between Grip Endurance, Disability of Upper Extremity and Quality of Life in Patients With RA

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between grip endurance, disability of upper extremity and quality of life in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Detailed Description
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Upper extremity functions affect the quality of life at different levels in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In the current literature; it has been shown that grip endurance is associated with upper limb functions. However, there is no study investigating the relationship between grip endurance and quality of life in patients with RA. The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between grip endurance, disability of upper extremity, and quality of life in patients with RA.

Official Title
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Investigation of the Relationship Between Grip Endurance, Disability of Upper Extremity and Quality of Life in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Conditions
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Rheumatoid Arthritis

Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: RA patients were classified according to the ACR 2010 criteria. taking regular medication. Exclusion Criteria: having a history of trauma or surgery in the upper limb. having neurological, cognitive, or psychiatric diseases.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 65 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Static Grip Endurance | Static grip endurance was evaluated by Hand Dynamometer (Lafayette Proffessional Hand Dynamometer, USA). The maximum gripping time of 50% of the maximum grip force was recorded. | Data collection will continue until December 2019. Data analysis and report preparation will be completed by September 2020. | 
| Dynamic Grip Endurance | Dynamic grip endurance was evaluated by Hand Dynamometer (Lafayette Proffessional Hand Dynamometer, USA). The percentage change between the first 3 grips and the last 3 grips after 10 consecutive grips is recorded. | Data collection will continue until December 2019. Data analysis and report preparation will be completed by September 2020. | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disability of Upper Extremity | This parameter was evaluated by Disability of Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionairre. | Data collection will continue until December 2019. Data analysis and report preparation will be completed by September 2020. | 
| Quality of Life Parameters | This parameter was evaluated by Short Form-36. | Data collection will continue until December 2019. Data analysis and report preparation will be completed by September 2020. | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Grip Endurance, DASH, Quality of Life, Rheumatoid Arthritis.