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Four year follow-up of a randomised controlled trial of joint protection for people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA)

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN12245727
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2002-07-12
Start date
1999-11-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2015-01-13

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Rheumatoid arthritis Musculoskeletal Diseases Rheumatoid arthritis

Interventions

Participants randomly allocated to: 1. Standard Arthritis Education Programme (AEP): 4 x 2 hour weekly programme of education and practical advice delivered by rheumatology team. Education based on st

Sponsors

Arthritis Research Campaign (ARC) (UK)
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Adult patients with diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis 2. Wrist and or metacarpophalangeal joint disease currently or recently (within previous 6 months) affecting hand function 3. Currently experiencing hand pain on activity 4. Up to 5 years disease duration

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Not provided at time of registration—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Not provided at time of registration—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026