Study Objective:
To examine the effect of aerobic exercise on disease activity and cognitive functions in patients diagnosed with SLE. Study Goals:
1. To conduct comprehensive pre- and post-treatment (after 12 weeks) evaluations of SLE patients included in the study, and to determine their disease activity and cognitive levels. 2. To apply aerobic exercise to SLE patients for three months. 3. To analyze the effects of the aerobic exercise program on disease activity and cognitive functions.
Having been diagnosed with SLE at least one year prior according to the American Rheumatology Association (ACR) diagnostic criteria
Being between 25-65 years of age
Not having received a neuropsychiatric diagnosis
Having medication adjusted and being on stable medication for 3 months
History of secondary rheumatic disease
Presence of active acute or chronic infection,
Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m2,
Acute renal failure,
Istanbul Galata University
Lead sponsor
The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey
Collaborator