Smartphone app could help RA patients stay ahead of flares
NCT ID NCT02822521
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a smartphone app and a web-based dashboard to help people with rheumatoid arthritis track their symptoms between doctor visits. 190 participants used the app to answer daily questions about pain and function, while study staff monitored the data and connected patients with their healthcare providers when needed. The goal was to see if this system improves patient satisfaction and disease management.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Mobile application and population management system
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could give doctors a better way to monitor rheumatoid arthritis between visits and help patients manage flares more quickly.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small, completed study testing a monitoring tool, not a treatment. It may not change outcomes for everyone, and results depend on patients using the app daily.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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