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Study NCT ID: NCT00283855
Status: COMPLETED
Last Update Posted: 2016-09-30
First Post: 2006-01-26

Brief Title: RAHelpOrg An Online Self Management Program for Adults With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sponsor: University of Missouri-Columbia
Organization: University of Missouri-Columbia

Study Overview

Official Title: An Online Self Management Program for Adults With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Status: COMPLETED
Status Verified Date: 2016-09
Last Known Status: None
Delayed Posting: No
If Stopped, Why?: Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access: False
If Expanded Access, NCT#: N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status: N/A
Acronym: None
Brief Summary: The objective of this study is to determine the effects of an arthritis self-management program and an online support community delivered via an encrypted secure web site on psychological well-being pain quality of life global health status and social supporting in adults with RA
Detailed Description: Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States More than 7 million persons in this country report limitations in their daily activities due to arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis alone affects 1 of every 100 persons in the US Clinic-based self-management programs have been found to be effective in reducing both pain and disability for persons with RA However barriers to participation exist such as distance time limited transportation and declining functional status The Internet is widely used as a source of information about health issues and may provide an opportunity to reduce these barriers and extend consumer access to self-management approaches It is necessary to determine the efficacy of Internet-delivered self-management programs

Study Oversight

Has Oversight DMC: None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?: None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?: None
Is an Unapproved Device?: None
Is a PPSD?: None
Is a US Export?: None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: None