New program aims to empower women with rheumatoid arthritis

NCT ID NCT06337370

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Universidad Nacional de Colombia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This completed trial tested a six-week group self-management program for women with rheumatoid arthritis. The program teaches skills to manage symptoms, stick to treatments, and improve quality of life. Researchers measured changes in self-efficacy, self-management behaviors, and health-related quality of life in 44 women in Bogotá.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) - a group education program
What this could lead to: If it works, this program could help women with rheumatoid arthritis feel more in control, manage symptoms better, and improve their daily quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 44 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The program is behavioral, not a drug, so benefits may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

rheumatoid arthritis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ARTHRITIS, RHEUMATOID

Contacts and locations

Locations

Fundación para la Investigación en Dermatología y Reumatología- Funinderma

Bogotá, Bogota D.C., 111311, Colombia

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