Arthritis Patient Education for Urban African Americans
Launched by UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN · Nov 3, 1999
Trial Information
Current as of March 20, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Clinical studies have shown that arthritis patient education interventions are an effective addition to medical treatment in improving patients' ability to cope with pain, thereby reducing perceived symptom severity, improving patients' ability to help themselves, and providing them with skills and strategies for dealing with limits on daily activities. We know little, however, about generalizing the effects of such programs to cultural minority groups, such as urban African Americans. We know even less about the longevity of any benefits of patient education or about effective reinforcemen...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Urban African Americans with arthritis
- • 18 years or older
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • None
Trial Officials
Larry D. Gruppen, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Michigan
About University Of Michigan
The University of Michigan, a leading academic institution renowned for its commitment to advancing healthcare and medical research, serves as a prominent clinical trial sponsor. With a robust infrastructure that supports innovative research initiatives, the university leverages its multidisciplinary expertise to conduct a wide array of clinical trials aimed at improving patient outcomes and advancing medical knowledge. Through its state-of-the-art facilities and collaborative environment, the University of Michigan fosters partnerships between researchers, clinicians, and industry leaders, ensuring the development of cutting-edge therapies and interventions that address pressing health challenges.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
People applied
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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