A comparison of patient outcome from a rheumatology nurse practitioner clinic compared to standard outpatient care

A comparison of patient outcome from a rheumatology nurse practitioner clinic compared to standard outpatient care: a randomised controlled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN65487167

Enrollment

100

Registered

2002-07-30

Start date

2004-01-01

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, osteoarthritis Musculoskeletal Diseases Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis

Interventions

Patients were seen by either the physician or the nurse who managed their care for a 12 month period so they received either medical or nursing care.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Any patient over 18 years of age with a positive diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Does not comply with inclusion criteria

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Added 27/03/2009: 1. Non-inferiority of the CNS with respect to clinical outcomes: 1.1. Pain 1.2. Morning stiffness 1.3. Self-efficacy 1.4. Physical function 1.5. Psychological status 2. Superiority of the CNS in terms of patient knowledge and satisfaction	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
No secondary outcome measures	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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