Can a smartphone app replace doctor visits for arthritis patients?
NCT ID NCT03005925
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether using a smartphone app and a hand grip device could help people with rheumatoid arthritis manage their condition with fewer in-person doctor visits. About 94 adults with active rheumatoid arthritis were randomly assigned to use the app or continue standard care. The goal was to see if the app could safely reduce the number of consultations over six months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Smartphone application with hand dynamometer
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could reduce the need for frequent in-person doctor visits, making rheumatoid arthritis management more convenient and less costly.
- What could go wrong
- The trial was terminated early with only 94 participants, so results are limited. The app may not work for everyone, and technical issues or patient difficulty using the smartphone could affect outcomes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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UH Montpellier
Montpellier, 34295, France
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