Four year follow-up of a randomised controlled trial of joint protection for people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN12245727 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN12245727 |
| Protocol serial number | H0592 |
| Sponsor | Arthritis Research Campaign (ARC) (UK) |
| Funder | Arthritis Research Campaign (UK) |
- Submission date
- 12/07/2002
- Registration date
- 12/07/2002
- Last edited
- 02/10/2007
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Musculoskeletal Diseases
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Plain English summary of protocol
Not provided at time of registration
Contact information
Dr Alison Hammond
Scientific
Scientific
Rheumatology
Derbyshire Royal Infirmary
London Road
Derby
DE1 2QY
United Kingdom
| Phone | +44 (0)1332 347141 |
|---|---|
| alison.hammond@sdah-tr.trent.nhs.uk |
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Scientific title | |
| Study objectives | To evaluate the long-term effects of joint protection on health status of people with early rheumatoid arthritis (RA). |
| Ethics approval(s) | Not provided at time of registration |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Rheumatoid arthritis |
| Intervention | 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 standard practice, e.g., information about RA, drugs, exercise, joint protection, relaxation, pain management, benefits, diet. 2. Joint protection educational-behavioural programme: 4 x 2 hour weekly meetings. Specific training on joint protection (approx 5 hour practical). Supported by information pack and patient workbook, goal setting, home programme. |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
Not provided at time of registration |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
Not provided at time of registration |
| Completion date | 30/08/2000 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Not Specified |
| Sex | Not Specified |
| Key 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 |
| Key exclusion criteria | Not provided at time of registration |
| Date of first enrolment | 01/11/1999 |
| Date of final enrolment | 30/08/2000 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- United Kingdom
- England
Study participating centre
Rheumatology
Derby
DE1 2QY
United Kingdom
DE1 2QY
United Kingdom
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not provided at time of registration |
| IPD sharing plan |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results article | Results | 01/08/2004 | Yes | No |
