Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA study: Peer Coach vs Healthy Horizons
Official title Healthier: Health Coaching for People With Rheumatoid Arthritis to Improve Mental Well-Being
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07222696
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study tests whether weekly peer coaching lowers anxiety and depression after 6 months compared to a control group receiving general health coaching.
- Who it's for
- Adults diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis.
- What's involved
- Participants meet a peer coach once a week for 9 weeks and fill out surveys before, during, and after the program.
- Time commitment
- The program lasts 9 weeks, with weekly coaching sessions and multiple surveys over that period.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Male or Female older than 18 years of age.
- Have a diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis by a rheumatologist and currently taking a Disease-Modifying Anti-rheumatic drug ( Conventional...
- Have high levels of depression defined as PHQ-8 scores between 10 to 20, OR high levels of anxiety based on GAD-7 scores \> 10
- Speaks English or Spanish
- Have access to the internet, a computer, and/or a smartphone
You likely can't join if
- Having a rheumatic disease other than RA (e.g., psoriatic arthritis, gout, lupus)
- Nursing home resident
- History of dementia or severe cognitive decline
- Are currently bedbound
- Severe depression defined as PHQ-8 scores of \>20.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Male or Female older than 18 years of age.
- Have a diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis by a rheumatologist and currently taking a Disease-Modifying Anti-rheumatic drug ( Conventional Disease-Modifying Anti-rheumatic drug and/or Biological Disease-Modifying...
- Have high levels of depression defined as PHQ-8 scores between 10 to 20, OR high levels of anxiety based on GAD-7 scores \> 10
- Speaks English or Spanish
- Have access to the internet, a computer, and/or a smartphone
- Resides or lives in any state of the US, including Puerto Rico
- Willing to work with a peer coach or a coach
- Having a rheumatic disease other than RA (e.g., psoriatic arthritis, gout, lupus)
- Nursing home resident
- History of dementia or severe cognitive decline
- Are currently bedbound
- Severe depression defined as PHQ-8 scores of \>20.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- New York, New York, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at New York, New York, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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