Effectiveness of occupational therapy (OT) intervention with patients with early stage rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN46762597 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN46762597 |
| Protocol serial number | H0598 |
| Sponsor | Arthritis Research Campaign (ARC) (UK) |
| Funder | Arthritis Research Campaign (UK) |
- Submission date
- 15/07/2002
- Registration date
- 15/07/2002
- Last edited
- 05/01/2011
- 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 acronym | ROTA |
| Study objectives | Not provided at time of registration |
| Ethics approval(s) | Not provided at time of registration |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) |
| Intervention | 1. Treatment group: Four x 1 h individual appointments, 2 h education programme, two x 1 h review appointments at 6 and 12 months. Individual assessment: Activities of daily living assessment and relevant training, provision of assistive devices; hand assessment plus training in joint protection, hand exercises and splint provision as necessary; relevant advice on work, leisure, information about RA and its management, foot care, upper and lower limb exercises, posture advice. Psychosocial support. 2. Control group: Usual rheumatology out-patient care (ie clinic appointments and referral to physiotherapy and occupational therapy if essential). |
| 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 | 31/12/2003 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Not Specified |
| Sex | Not Specified |
| Key inclusion criteria | 1. Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis by a Consultant Rheumatologist within last 2.5 years 2. Willing to attend for regular appointments 3. Stable on medical treatment or about to enter the agreed North Thames Rheumatology Audit Group treatment protocol |
| Key exclusion criteria | Not provided at time of registration |
| Date of first enrolment | 01/01/2003 |
| Date of final enrolment | 31/12/2003 |
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 | 01/01/2004 | Yes | No |
