Coping Skills Training for Early Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Conditions studied: Rheumatoid Arthritis

In brief

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common inflammatory arthritis and a major health problem. Medical treatments are now being used much earlier in the course of RA, but these treatments do not address the challenges of coping with the early stages of this disease. This study will determine whether a comprehensive coping skills training program can decrease pain, psychological disability, and physical disability in patients with early RA.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00056394

Run by

Duke University

People needed

105

Starts

2003-02-01

Expected to finish

2009-05-01

Last updated by the study team

2018-10-25

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Meet at least 4 of the 7 criteria for RA classification based on the 1987 American College of Rheumatology criteria
• Onset of RA symptoms within 2 years of study entry

You may not qualify if…

• Known organic disease that significantly affects function
• Rheumatic disorders in addition to RA that significantly affect function

Where it is running

• Duke University — Durham, North Carolina, United States
• Duke University Medical Center — Durham, North Carolina, United States

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