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2026-03-26 @ 3:19 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2026-03-31 @ 1:24 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT07436494
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2026-02-27
First Post:
2026-02-12
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Coronavirus Anxiety in Patients Using Biologic vs Conventional DMARDs
Sponsor:
Bursa City Hospital
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Comparison of Coronavirus-Related Anxiety Levels in Patients Using Biologic and Conventional Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2026-02
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant psychological distress among patients with chronic diseases. Individuals receiving immunosuppressive therapies may experience increased anxiety due to perceived vulnerability to infection. This observational study aims to compare coronavirus-related anxiety levels in patients using biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (bDMARDs) and those using conventional disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (cDMARDs).
Adult patients followed at the rheumatology outpatient clinic were contacted by telephone. After verbal consent was obtained, participants completed a patient information form and the Coronavirus Anxiety Scale. Anxiety levels and pandemic-related experiences were compared between treatment groups.
Adult patients followed at the rheumatology outpatient clinic were contacted by telephone. After verbal consent was obtained, participants completed a patient information form and the Coronavirus Anxiety Scale. Anxiety levels and pandemic-related experiences were compared between treatment groups.
Detailed Description:
This observational cohort study was conducted at the Rheumatology outpatient clinic of Uludag University Faculty of Medicine. The study included adult patients diagnosed with rheumatic diseases who were receiving either biologic DMARDs (bDMARDs) or conventional DMARDs (cDMARDs).
During the COVID-19 pandemic period, patients were contacted by telephone and informed about the study. Verbal consent was obtained prior to data collection. Demographic and clinical characteristics were recorded using a structured patient information form.
Coronavirus-related anxiety was assessed using the validated Coronavirus Anxiety Scale. The primary objective was to compare anxiety scores between patients receiving biologic and conventional DMARD therapy. Secondary analyses explored patients' perceptions of infection risk and their experiences during the pandemic period.
No intervention, treatment modification, or additional clinical procedure was performed. The study design is observational, and all data were collected at a single time point.
During the COVID-19 pandemic period, patients were contacted by telephone and informed about the study. Verbal consent was obtained prior to data collection. Demographic and clinical characteristics were recorded using a structured patient information form.
Coronavirus-related anxiety was assessed using the validated Coronavirus Anxiety Scale. The primary objective was to compare anxiety scores between patients receiving biologic and conventional DMARD therapy. Secondary analyses explored patients' perceptions of infection risk and their experiences during the pandemic period.
No intervention, treatment modification, or additional clinical procedure was performed. The study design is observational, and all data were collected at a single time point.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: