| Source of record | UK Trials |
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN65171899 |
| Date ISRCTN assigned | 07/01/2003 |
| Local reference number(s) | H0643 |
| Public title | Education programmes for people with arthritis: a comparative study |
| Scientific title |
|
| Acronym | N/A |
| Disease/condition/study domain | Rheumatoid, inflammatory and psoriatic arthritis |
| Study hypothesis | Not provided at time of registration |
| Design/methodology | Randomised controlled trial |
| Research ethics review | Not provided at time of registration |
| Countries of trial | United Kingdom |
| Participants - inclusion criteria | 1. Diagnosed with inflammatory, psoriatic or rheumatoid arthritis by a Consultant Rheumatologist
2. Over 18 years of age
3. Willing and able to attend an Arthritis Education Programme (AEP) |
| Participants - exclusion criteria | Not provided at time of registration |
| Patient information material |
|
| Anticipated start date | 01/12/2001 |
| Anticipated end date | 30/11/2004 |
| Status of trial | Completed |
| Target number of participants | Not provided at time of registration |
| Interventions | Participants randomly allocated to:
1. Standard Arthritis Education Programme (AEP): 5 x 2 hour weekly programme of education and practical advice delivered by the rheumatology team. Education based on standard practice, e.g., information about rheumatoid arthritis, drugs, exercise, joint protection, relaxation, pain management, benefits, diet
2. Educational-behavioural programme: two modules of 4 x 2 hour weekly meetings plus a booster meeting:
Module 1: Joint Protection and Fatigue Management Specific training on joint protection (approx. 5 hour practical)
Module 2: Exercise, Pain and Stress Management
Booster meeting (includes drug therapy and test information)
Supported by information pack and patient workbook, goal setting, home programme. |
| Primary outcome measure(s) | Not provided at time of registration |
| Secondary outcome measure(s) | Not provided at time of registration |
| Sources of funding | Arthritis Research Campaign (UK) |
| Sponsor name | Arthritis Research Campaign (UK) |
| Sponsor details | Copeman House
St Mary's Court
St Mary's Gate
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
United Kingdom
S41 7TD |
| Sponsor email | info@arc.org.uk |
| Sponsor website | http://www.arc.org.uk |
| Contact name | Dr Alison Hammond |
| Contact details | Rheumatology
Derbyshire Royal Infirmary
London Road
Derby
United Kingdom
DE1 2QY |
| Contact telephone | +44 (0)1332 347141 |
| Contact fax | +44 (0)1332 254989 |
| Contact email | alison.hammond@sdah-tr.trent.nhs.uk |
| More information | For more up-to-date information please go to the ISRCTN link below. |
| Link to record in ISRCTN Register | ISRCTN65171899 |
| Date last extracted from ISRCTN register | 17/04/2008 |
