Plain-English translation of NCT06823726 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether taekwondo training—a structured martial art exercise program—can help people with ankylosing spondylitis and axial spondyloarthritis (inflammatory conditions that affect the spine and joints). Half of the participants will do taekwondo classes for 12 weeks, while the other half will continue their normal routine. Then the control group gets a chance to do taekwondo too, so everyone can benefit from the program.
These inflammatory spine conditions can cause pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. Researchers want to see if this treatment can improve symptoms and help people move better and feel less pain without relying only on medications.
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You will be assessed at the start, then randomly assigned to either start taekwondo classes right away or wait 12 weeks. The taekwondo group attends three 60-minute sessions per week for 12 weeks. Everyone gets tested and measured at the beginning, at 12 weeks, and at 24 weeks to see how the program affects pain, stiffness, and how well you can move. The people running the tests won't know which group you're in, so the results are fair and unbiased.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 2, 2026 · Not medical advice
South Korea