Could a 'Buddy System' ease the burden of rheumatoid arthritis?
NCT ID NCT01525654
Summary
This study tested if connecting people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) as buddies for social support could help them manage their condition better. It paired 65 adult RA patients to share experiences and offer mutual understanding. The goal was to see if this connection improved daily function, medication adherence, and symptoms like pain and fatigue.
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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