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Could palliative care ease the burden of arthritis? new study seeks answers

NCT ID NCT07491939

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Dorothy House Hospice Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at whether palliative and supportive care, usually given to people near the end of life, could also help those with long-term inflammatory arthritis like rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers will interview patients and survey healthcare professionals to understand unmet needs and develop recommendations. The goal is to improve quality of life for people with arthritis throughout their disease course.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to
If successful, this research could lead to better care recommendations that help people with inflammatory arthritis manage symptoms and improve quality of life throughout their disease.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage observational study, not a treatment trial. It will gather opinions and ideas, but may not directly change care or produce immediate benefits for participants.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

About 120 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Feb 2026

Expected to finish

Apr 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Adults with inflammatory arthritis

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults (\> 18 years) with a diagnosis of arthritis (Rheumatoid, Psoriatic or Juvenile Idiopathic) or Axial Spondyloarthritis * able to understand and communicate in verbal and written English (or via an interpreter nominated by the participant or provided via an agency by the research team) * in receipt, or not in receipt of Palliative Care services * access to Microsoft Teams or a telephone * consent to sharing preferred contact details Exclusion Criteria: * Cognitive impairment that impedes communication * non-English speaker (should an interpreter not be available).

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

arthritic joint disease juvenile idiopathic arthritis psoriatic arthritis rheumatoid arthritis spondyloarthropathy

As listed by the trial registrant

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Inflammatory arthritis Palliative care

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dorothy House Hospice

    RECRUITING

    Bath, Wiltshire, BA15 2LE, United Kingdom

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