Effects of Progressive Relaxation Exercises Applied to Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis on Pain and Fatigue Levels

Sponsor
University of Gaziantep
Study ID
NCT07058363
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Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Progressive Relaxation Exercises — OTHER
    Progressive Relaxation Exercises are defined as "a method that provides relaxation throughout the body by voluntary, regular relaxation of large muscle groups in the human body." The main purpose of relaxation exercises is for individuals to feel the difference between tension and relaxation in the muscles and to learn to relax on their own in cases of tension.

Study Details

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic rheumatic disease with unique clinical, pathophysiological, radiographic and genetic features, the etiology of which is not known for sure, and is characterized by sacroiliac and spinal joint involvement. It is reported that this disease affects one in every 200 people, is usually diagnosed years after the onset of symptoms, and negatively affects quality of life. The prevalence of AS is between 0.2% and 1.1%, and symptoms begin before the age of 30 in approximately 80% of cases. The main complaints of patients diagnosed with AS include pain, joint stiffness, fatigue, and functional limitations of various degrees. Functional limitations resulting from inflammation and/or bone formations affect daily life activities, especially the person's ability to participate in leisure and domestic activities, and work productivity, and can limit social roles in the family and society. It is reported in the literature that regular PGE reduces pain and fatigue, facilitates the transition to sleep, and improves quality of life. In this context, this study aimed to evaluate the effect of PGE in reducing pain and fatigue frequently experienced by AS patients and to contribute to symptom management.

Key Dates

Start date
Jul 15, 2025
Status verified
Jun 2025
Primary completion
Jul 15, 2026
Completion
Jan 15, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
50 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Arms

  • Experimental: PGE İntervention
    PGE will be applied to the patients in the PGE group by the assistant researcher in the first session using a one-on-one and face-to-face interview technique, approximately 20-25 minutes. Then, PGE application will be continued with online interviews to be conducted by the assistant researcher three days a week in the mornings for eight weeks. Pain levels of patients who receive PGE will be assessed with VAS after each session and the results will be compared with the control group that does not receive PGE. In addition, fatigue levels of patients in the PGE group will be assessed with PYS every four weeks before PGE, in the 4th and 8th weeks. Fatigue levels of patients in the control group will be assessed with PYS every four weeks at the beginning, in the 4th and 8th weeks.
  • No Intervention: PGE Control
    The fatigue levels of the control group will be assessed with the PMS every four weeks, at the beginning, week 4 and week 8. At the end of the study, if the patients in the control group wish, they will be taught progressive relaxation exercises and allowed to do them.

Primary Outcome Measure

PGE intervention and control [ Time Frame: 8 weeks later ]

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