Rheumatoid Arthritis. Seropositive rheumatoid arthritis, Other rheumatoid arthritis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention condition consists of 12 weekly sessions of group cognitive behavioural therapy about 90 minutes each according to manuals of Cognitive Therapy of Chronic Pain and Cogniti
Behavior
Treatment - Drugs
Intervention condition consists of 12 weekly sessions of group cognitive behavioural therapy about 90 minutes each according to manuals of Cognitive Therapy of Chronic Pain and Cognitive-Behavioral In
Control condition consists of standard pharmaceutical care.
Sponsors
Arak University of Medical Sciences, Office of the Vice-chancellor for Research
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis of at least one year duration by a rheumatologist according to American College of Rheumatology criteria; disease duration of less than 8 years;18 to 65 years for age; female patients; be able to read and write and completed at least 5 grades in elementary school; Disease Activity Score(DAS28) =5.1; Body Mass Index(BMI) 5.1 in follow-up; history of debilitating medical conditions including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, end stage renal disease, epilepsy, migraine, multiple sclerosis, malignant neoplasms, AIDS, amputated limb and pregnancy; debilitating mental illnesses including major depressive disorder, bipolar mood disorder and psychotic disorders; occurrence of stressful life events including death of a first-degree relative, imprisonment, divorce, addiction, car accident or fire in the course of the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Mental Component of Quality of Life. Timepoint: Baseline, After Week 12. Method of measurement: 36-Item Short Form Survey Instrument.;Physical Component of Quality of Life. Timepoint: Baseline, After Week 12. Method of measurement: 36-Item Short Form Survey Instrument. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Disability. Timepoint: Baseline, After Week 12. Method of measurement: Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index.;Pain. Timepoint: Baseline, After Week 12. Method of measurement: Iranian Short-Form McGill Pain Questionnaire (I-SF-MPQ).;Fatigue. Timepoint: Baseline, After Week 12. Method of measurement: Checklist Individual Strength (CIS).;Depression. Timepoint: Baseline, After Week 12. Method of measurement: Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale.;Anxiety. Timepoint: Baseline, After Week 12. Method of measurement: Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactNima Tavakoli
Arak University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed