Nurse sessions may help arthritis patients handle biologic drugs safely

NCT ID NCT05762185

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether nurse-led consultations can help people with rheumatoid arthritis become more independent in managing their subcutaneous biotherapy. Many patients struggle to recognize warning signs and delay seeking help. The study enrolled 71 adults with rheumatoid arthritis who had been on biotherapy for at least 6 months. Researchers measured changes in a safety skills score before and after the nurse consultation.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: nursing consultation
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could help rheumatoid arthritis patients manage their biotherapy more safely and reduce side effects.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 71 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. It focuses on education, not a new treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

rheumatic disorder rheumatoid arthritis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BIOTHERAPIES RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS RHEUMATOLOGY

Contacts and locations

Locations

CHU Amiens Picardie

Amiens, Picardie, 80054, France

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