Rheumatoid arthritis study tests Nurse-Led care and patient Self-Assessment

NCT ID NCT01315652

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This completed trial looked at whether a center focused on standard care for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can improve how patients manage their disease. Nearly 1,000 adults with stable RA took part. The study tested two things: a nurse visit to check for and treat common RA-related health problems (like heart disease and infections), and a program teaching patients to measure their own disease activity. The goal was to see if these steps lead to better treatment decisions and healthier outcomes.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that a structured program with nurse-led checks and patient self-assessment helps manage rheumatoid arthritis better in routine care.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study without a new drug or treatment. It only measures whether a care model works, so it cannot lead to a cure or new therapy.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

rheumatoid arthritis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hôpital Cochin

    Paris, 75014, France