NCT07264101Completed
Validity And Reliability Of The Four Square Step Test In Individuals With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 9 Sept 2026
Brief summary (registry, in English)
This cross-sectional observational study aims to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Four Square Step Test (FSST) in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis. In addition, the study will investigate the associations between FSST performance and clinical parameters including disease activity, quality of life, pain, and muscle strength. All assessments will be conducted according to a pre-defined standardized protocol. The order of measurement tools will be randomized to minimize potential bias, and sufficient rest intervals will be provided between tests to prevent fatigue and performance effects. Participants will include individuals aged 18-65 years with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis according to the ACR/EULAR 2010 classification criteria, who have been followed for at least 6 months, have had no major changes in treatment regimen in the last 4 weeks (e.g., initiation or change of DMARDs/biologics, high-dose steroid increase), can walk at least 10 meters independently, have a Mini-Mental State Examination score of 24 or higher, and are able to follow verbal instructions in Turkish to comply with study procedures. Appropriate statistical methods will be applied to assess validity, reliability, and associations between FSST and clinical parameters.
- Status (registry)
- Completed
- Study type
- Observational
- Enrollment
- 50 (actual)
- First submitted
- 20 Nov 2025
- Start date
- 15 Dec 2025
- Primary completion date
- 10 Aug 2026
- Lead sponsor
- Inonu University
- Diseases
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- NCT number
- NCT07264101
What you commit to
- Study type: Observational
- Participants enrolled: 50
- From 15 Dec 2025 to the primary completion date, 10 Aug 2026
- 1 site in 1 country
- Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them
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Who cannot take part
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Other illness
- Participants with a history of neurological, vestibular, or serious orthopedic disease
- Participants whose physical participation is limited due to acute infection or systemic disease
- Participants who have had lower extremity surgery or a history of serious injury within the last 6 months
Other
- Participants who cannot understand or follow verbal instructions in Turkish
Who the study is looking for
- Age between 18 and 65 years
- Diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis according to ACR/EULAR 2010 criteria
- No major changes in treatment regimen (e.g., initiation or modification of DMARDs/biologics, high-dose steroid increase) within the last 4 weeks
- Ability to walk at least 10 meters without assistance
- Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score ≥ 24
- Ability to understand and follow instructions in Turkish
Age in the registry: 18 years to 65 years · Sex: All · Does not accept healthy volunteers
Sites (1)
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| Site | City | Country | Site status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inonu University Turgut Ozal Medical Center Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Malatya | Turkey (Türkiye) | Unknown status |
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