Pandemic stress hits harder for arthritis patients

NCT ID NCT04798053

First seen Jun 16, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Summary

This study looked at how the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing impacted the mental health of 259 adults with chronic inflammatory rheumatism (like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus). Researchers measured stress, depression, and anxiety levels over 6 months. The goal was to understand the emotional toll of the pandemic on people already managing a long-term inflammatory condition.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • AP-HP - Hopital Cochin - service de rhumatologie

    Paris, France

  • AP-HP - Hopital Henri Mondor - service de rhumatologie

    Créteil, France

  • CHRU de Lille - Service de rhumatologie

    Lille, France

  • CHU de Bordeaux - service de rhumatologie

    Bordeaux, France

  • CHU de Montpellier - service de rhumatologie

    Montpellier, France

  • CHU de Saint-Etienne - service de rhumatologie

    Saint-Etienne, France

  • CHU de Toulouse - service de rhumatologie

    Toulouse, France

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