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Learning to Self-Care: a new approach to ease RA stiffness?

NCT ID NCT07761767

Symptom relief Sponsor: Assiut University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This trial tests whether a structured self-care education program can reduce joint stiffness and improve functional ability in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Participants are split into two groups: one receives the education program alongside usual care, while the other gets usual care alone. Joint stiffness and daily functioning are measured before and after the program. The goal is to see if teaching patients about joint protection, exercise, and energy conservation can make a real difference in their symptoms.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
A self-care educational program teaching joint protection, physical activity, exercise, energy conservation, and symptom management, added to routine care.
What this could lead to
If effective, this program could offer a simple, low-cost way to help people with rheumatoid arthritis manage stiffness and stay active in daily life.
What could go wrong
This is a single-center trial with 110 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The program's success depends on patient adherence and may not change the underlying disease.

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Study facts

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

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 110 people

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

Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Apr 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

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

Ages

20 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * The criteria for selection were: patients" age ranged between 20-65 years old; did not have any auditory, visual or psychological problems. Patients who are able to communicate and participate in the educational program. Patients who agree to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with severe cognitive or communication impairment. Patients with other severe musculoskeletal conditions that may affect functional ability. Patients who have participated in a similar self-care educational program recently.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

rheumatoid arthritis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA

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