Effectiveness Evaluation of a Mobile Application for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Launched by KIRIKKALE UNIVERSITY · Mar 7, 2025
Trial Information
Current as of April 23, 2025
Not yet recruiting
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ClinConnect Summary
The mobile application will include general information about the disease, written and audio materials on disease management, as well as videos on exercise and nutrition recommendations. Stratified randomization based on disease activity will be applied to determine the patients in the intervention and control groups. Patients in the intervention group will be encouraged to use the content available in the application through pre-programmed smartphone notifications.
Data collection forms, including the Patient Sociodemographic and Medical Characteristics Form, Disease Activity Score 28 (DA...
Gender
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Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Be 18 years of age or older
- • Diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis according to the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 1987 criteria
- • Receiving stable treatment for the last 3 months with no new treatments added at the last check-up
- • Ability to read and write in Turkish
- • Ownership of a personal smartphone with internet connectivity and the ability to use an application
- • Willingness to participate in the study
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- • Having a diagnosis of inflammatory diseases or a disease that may significantly affect the functional status (such as Multiple Sclerosis, stroke, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Psoriatic Arthritis)
- • Not having any neurological or psychiatric disease/problem diagnosed by a physician
- • Wanting to withdraw from the study
- • Exiting during the study process
- • Not logging in to the mobile application once a week during the study implementation period (twelve weeks) for the intervention group
About Kırıkkale University
Kırıkkale University is a distinguished academic institution based in Turkey, recognized for its commitment to advancing medical research and education. The university actively engages in clinical trials aimed at enhancing healthcare outcomes and contributing to the scientific community. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, Kırıkkale University leverages its multidisciplinary expertise to conduct rigorous clinical studies that address pressing health challenges. Its research initiatives are guided by ethical standards and a dedication to improving patient care through evidence-based findings.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Ankara, , Turkey
Ankara, Yahşihan, Turkey
Patients applied
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported