RA patients get mental health support from fellow patients in new trial

NCT ID NCT07222696

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether having a peer coach—someone who also has rheumatoid arthritis (RA)—can lower anxiety and depression in adults with RA. Participants meet with their coach weekly for 9 weeks and complete surveys. The trial compares this to general health coaching from people without RA. It aims to see if shared experience makes a difference in mental well-being.

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 (behavioral intervention using CBT, mindfulness, and exercise)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a low-cost, supportive way to improve mental health for people with rheumatoid arthritis.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study, so results may not be conclusive. The benefit may be small or no different from general health coaching.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain Psychological Well-Being rheumatoid arthritis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS (RA)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Weill Cornell Medical College
RECRUITING

New York, New York, 10065, United States

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