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NCT Number: NCT00832910

Assessment of Body Image in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Investigate body image of patients with rheumatoid arthritis, correlating with self-esteem, function and quality of life.

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Key information

Conditions

Body Image Arthritis Arthritis, Rheumatoid Autoimmune Diseases Connective Tissue Diseases Immune System Diseases Joint Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Rheumatic Diseases Rheumatoid Arthritis Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Age range

18 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

About this study

Methods: Forty-three RA patients and thirty-nine control patients between 18 and 70 years were evaluated. The RA group was made up of individuals with a diagnosis of RA and the control group was made up of individuals from the community, paired for gender, age and body mass index. The patients were assessed with regard to body image (Body dysmorphic disorder examination (BDDE)), self-esteem (Rosenberg self-esteem scale), function (Health assessment questionnaire (HAQ)) and quality of life (Short form-36 (SF-36)).

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • The RA group included patients between 18 and 70 years of age, of either gender, with an established diagnosis of RA based ACR criteria and belonging to functional classes I, II and III. The control group was made up of individuals from the community paired for gender, age and body mass index with RA group.

Exclusion criteria

  • Individuals with fibromyalgia, neurological disease, psychiatric disorders or other severe co-morbidity were excluded from the study.

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Body Dysmorphic Disorder Examination

    Time frame: baseline

Secondary outcomes

  1. Short Form - 36

    Time frame: baseline

  2. Health assessment questionnaire

    Time frame: baseline

  3. Rosenberg self-esteem scale

    Time frame: baseline

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Federal University of São Paulo

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Body Image in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Acronym: BIRA

Important dates

Study start
2007
Study completion
2008
First posted
Jan 30, 2009
Registry last updated
Jan 30, 2009

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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