New program aims to cut heart risk in rheumatoid arthritis patients
NCT ID NCT04488497
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a program to help people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) get their cholesterol checked and treated. Many RA patients are at higher risk for heart attacks and strokes but often miss out on proper screening. The program used peer coaches and educational materials to encourage cholesterol testing. 101 participants completed the study, and researchers measured how many got their lipids checked.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- peer coaching and educational materials
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could help more rheumatoid arthritis patients get their cholesterol checked and treated, potentially lowering their risk of heart attacks and strokes.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small, early-stage pilot study with only 101 participants. The intervention is behavioral, so results may vary widely and may not apply to all patients. It does not test a new drug or treatment.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Weill Cornell Medicine
New York, New York, 10021, United States
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