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NCT Number: NCT00283855

RAHelp.Org: An Online Self Management Program for Adults With Rheumatoid Arthritis

The objective of this study is to determine the effects of an arthritis self-management program and an online support community delivered via an encrypted, secure web site on psychological well-being, pain, quality of life, global health status, and social supporting in adults with RA.

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia, Missouri, 65212, United States

About this study

Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States. More than 7 million persons in this country report limitations in their daily activities due to arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis alone affects 1 of every 100 persons in the US. Clinic-based self-management programs have been found to be effective in reducing both pain and disability for persons with RA. However, barriers to participation exist such as distance, time, limited transportation, and declining functional status. The Internet is widely used as a source of information about health issues and may provide an opportunity to reduce these barriers and extend consumer access to self-management approaches. It is necessary to determine the efficacy of Internet-delivered self-management programs.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • 18 or more years of age
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis diagnosed by a rheumatologist
  • Stable medication regimen for 3 months

Exclusion criteria

  • Previous exposure to arthritis self-management programs
  • Uncontrolled psychiatric comorbidity
  • Uncontrolled medical comorbidity (e.g. active cancer)

Treatment and study plan

Online Self-Management

Behavioral

Online Self-Management

Primary outcomes

  1. Arthritis Impact Measurement Scales

    Time frame: baseline, 3 mos., 6 mos., 9 mos., 12 mos.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Arthritis Self-Efficacy Scale

    Time frame: baseline, 3 mos., 6 mos., 9 mos., 12 mos

  2. Rapid Assessment of Disease Activity in Rheumatology

    Time frame: baseline, 3 mos., 6 mos., 9 mos., 12 mos

Other outcomes

  1. Social Provisions Scale

    Time frame: baseline, 3 mos., 6 mos., 9 mos., 12 mos

  2. 21-point Box Scale (a pain measure)

    Time frame: baseline, 3 mos., 6 mos., 9 mos., 12 mos

  3. UCLA Loneliness Scale

    Time frame: baseline, 3 mos., 6 mos., 9 mos., 12 mos

  4. Center for Epidemiological Studies - Depression Scale

    Time frame: baseline, 3 mos., 6 mos., 9 mos., 12 mos

  5. Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly

    Time frame: baseline, 3 mos., 6 mos., 9 mos., 12 mos

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Missouri-Columbia

Other

Collaborators

  • U.S. Department of Education

Registry information

Official study title

An Online Self Management Program for Adults With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Important dates

Study start
2003
Primary completion
2008
Study completion
2008
First posted
Jan 30, 2006
Registry last updated
Sep 30, 2016

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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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