Tests a mobile exercise app for people with axial spondyloarthritis
Tests an exercise app for adults with axial spondyloarthritis, a joint disease.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Physical Activity Through Health Technology in Axial Spondyloarthritis
Key facts
- Where
- Seattle, United StatesSee the 2 sites
Where in United States
- Harborview Medical CenterSeattle, United StatesTaking people
- University of WashingtonSeattle, United StatesTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- University of Washington
- Trial code
- NCT07642622
- Record updated
- 11 June 2026
- Original description
The purpose of this study is to find out whether a mobile app called the ExerciseRx app is a practical and helpful way for people with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) to receive exercise recommendations as part of their regular rheumatology care.Read full original descriptionShow less
Expanding Access to Early Exercise Prescriptions for Underserved Patients With Axial Spondyloarthritis: A Digital Health Approach
The purpose of this study is to find out whether a mobile app called the ExerciseRx app is a practical and helpful way for people with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) to receive exercise recommendations as part of their regular rheumatology care.
Researchers want to learn:
Whether people with axSpA find the ExerciseRx app easy to use and helpful for supporting regular exercise.
Whether using the ExerciseRx app leads to improvements in symptoms, physical function, and disease activity compared with usual care.
Participants assigned to the ExerciseRx group will use the app to complete guided exercises for 20-30 minutes, four times per week. They will also receive personalized weekly step-count goals to help increase their physical activity. Researchers will compare outcomes between participants using the app and those receiving usual care.
Inclusion: Diagnosis of axial spondyloarthritis by a rheumatologist; English speaking; Insufficiently active (less than 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic activity per week); Willing to wear a Fitbit for the study duration; Willing to have or create a Google account and download the Google Health app (previously known as the Fitbit app).
Exclusion: Recent or planned surgery that may affect ability to engage in physical activity; History of a fall resulting in a fracture or head injury in the past 6 months; Cardiovascular contraindicators for physical activity, or history of cardiovascular problems that may be exacerbated by physical activity, as defined by their rheumatologist; Diabetes causing hypoglycemia following physical activity; Currently pregnant; International travel or any circumstance causing lack of access to wi-fi/Internet at any point during the study period; Unable to exercise for health reasons, or a provider has recommended against exercising for safety/health reasons; Unable to walk safely without difficulty, or is a fall risk (i.e., 3+ falls in past 6 months).