N/A
Completed N=79
Living Well With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00869349 ↗Enrolled (actual)
79
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Mar 2017
Primary outcomePrimary: RADAI Disease Activity Score — -0.4; 0.1 units on a scale — p=0.04
Summary
The purpose of the Living Well with RA program is to perform a proof-of-concept study and evaluate the efficacy of an Internal Family Systems-based psychotherapeutic intervention improve Rheumatoid Arthritis subjects' disease activity, independence and other health outcomes. This study will also assess the efficacy of an IFS-based program in improving RA subjects' mental health symptoms. We hypothesize that the IFS model will improve RA subjects self-management of their disease and subsequently their health outcomes will improve as well as compared to a group focusing on arthritis education.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY RADAI Disease Activity Score |
-0.4; 0.1 | 0.04 sig |
| SECONDARY Depression |
-2.6; 0.6 | 0.01 sig |
| SECONDARY Self-Compassion |
1.8; 0 | 0.01 sig |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Active RA symptoms
- Member of the BRASS registry at the Brigham and Women's Arthritis Clinic
- Ability to attend group and individual sessions consistently
Exclusion Criteria
- RA has been in remission for one year
- Subjects who are currently enrolled in the Arthritis Foundation Self- Management course or any similar type of course
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00869349). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.