NCT07170371

Patient Education and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Patient Education Program for Individuals With Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial

• Status: Active Not Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 88 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Hassan II University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a culturally adapted patient education program can help people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) manage their disease and improve their quality of life. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does the program improve patients' knowledge, self-management skills, and confidence in dealing with RA? * Does it lead to better quality of life and treatment adherence compared to usual care? Participants will: * Join group sessions and individual activities focused on RA education, self-care, and stress management * Take part in the program for 6 months, with regular follow-up visits * Complete questionnaires about symptoms, daily activities, and quality of life

Conditions

• Rheumatoid Arthritis

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	patient education	A culturally adapted patient education program designed for individuals with rheumatoid arthritis. The program was developed through a structured needs assessment and based on established health behavior theories. It includes five core modules delivered over six months: understanding rheumatoid arthritis, monitoring disease activity, treatment strategies, nutrition, and stress management. Sessions combine group workshops and individual support, with interactive materials and practical exercises. The program aims to strengthen patients' knowledge, self-management skills, and quality of life compared to usual care.
OTHER	Usual Care	patients will receive usual care only

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-09-05
• Primary completion: 2025-09-30
• Completion: 2026-03-30
• First posted: 2025-09-12
• Last updated: 2025-09-12

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Morocco