NCT00398255

Brief Summary

Individuals with with arthritic conditions (rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, or fibromyalgia) and internet and email access were randomized to receive an internet-based arthritis self-management program (treatment group) or to continue with usual care (control group). Questionnaires measuring health indicators, health behaviors, self efficacy and health care utilization were administered at baseline, six months and one year after the course. It was hypothesized that those participating in the course would have better outcomes than the control group at six months and one year.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
900

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2004

Typical duration for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 1, 2004

Completed
2.8 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 9, 2006

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

November 10, 2006

Completed
21 days until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 1, 2006

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2006

Completed
Last Updated

April 30, 2013

Status Verified

April 1, 2013

Enrollment Period

2.8 years

First QC Date

November 9, 2006

Last Update Submit

April 29, 2013

Conditions

Keywords

arthritisself managementpatient education

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (5)

  • Health Distress Scale at six months and one year

  • Activities Limitation Scale at six months and one year

  • Self Efficacy for Management of Arthritis Scale at six months and one year

  • Stretching and strengthening exercise at six months and one year

  • Visits of Physicians at six months and one year

Secondary Outcomes (9)

  • Self-Reported General Health at six months and one year

  • Visual Numeric Pain at six months and one year

  • Visual Numeric Fatigue at six months and one year

  • Disability at six months and one year

  • Aerobic Exercise at six months and one year

  • +4 more secondary outcomes

Interventions

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • arthritic condition (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or fibromyalgia)
  • internet access and ability to use computer

You may not qualify if:

  • active treatment for cancer
  • taken small group arthritis self-management program

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Stanford University School of Medicine Patient Education Center

Palo Alto, California, 94305, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Lorig KR, Ritter PL, Laurent DD, Plant K. The internet-based arthritis self-management program: a one-year randomized trial for patients with arthritis or fibromyalgia. Arthritis Rheum. 2008 Jul 15;59(7):1009-17. doi: 10.1002/art.23817.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

OsteoarthritisArthritis, RheumatoidFibromyalgiaArthritis

Interventions

Self-Management

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Joint DiseasesMusculoskeletal DiseasesRheumatic DiseasesConnective Tissue DiseasesSkin and Connective Tissue DiseasesAutoimmune DiseasesImmune System DiseasesMuscular DiseasesNeuromuscular DiseasesNervous System Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

RehabilitationHealth ServicesHealth Care Facilities Workforce and Services

Study Officials

  • Kate R. Lorig, DrPh

    Stanford School of Medicine

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 9, 2006

First Posted

November 10, 2006

Study Start

February 1, 2004

Primary Completion

December 1, 2006

Study Completion

December 1, 2006

Last Updated

April 30, 2013

Record last verified: 2013-04

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