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Study NCT ID:
NCT00400868
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2010-02-24
First Post:
2006-11-15
Brief Title:
Effectiveness of Occupational Therapy in Patients With Rheumatoid ArthritisRCT
Sponsor:
University of Zurich
Organization:
University of Zurich
Study Overview
Official Title:
A Randomized Controlled Study to Evaluate the Short- and Long-term Effectiveness of an Individualized Resource Oriented Occupational Therapy for Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2010-02
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 purpose of the study is to compare the short- and long-term effectiveness of an individualized resource-oriented joint protection intervention with the standard problem-oriented joint protection intervention for patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Detailed Description:
Joint Protection JPis an important intervention in the management of people with arthritis Altering working methods eg use of proximal joints dynamic activities energy conservation balance between activity and rest and using assistive devices should place less strain on joint structures weakened by the disease process These strategies ought to decrease pain and stress on joints improve function and facilitate maintaining social roles
The effectiveness of JP has been evaluated in a number of studies all in a group setting JP has beneficial short-term effects on pain and function in patients with established RA and moderate functional problems Using assistive devices reduces pain during task performance in comparison to normal methods and altering working methods significantly reduces difficulties in activities of daily living ADL However this generally does not result in significant behavioral changes and a long-term impact on reducing pain and maintaining function may only be reached if JP is taught using behavioral education methods Additionally adherence of RA patients to different interventions is generally modest which may well determine the effectiveness of any given intervention especially in the long-term
All previous studies were carried out in group settings however in Switzerland standard JP education is provided on a one-to-one basis and an individualized education is assumed to be a promising approach
This clinical trial aims to test the hypothesis that an individualized resource-oriented JP education in RA patients leads to a better therapy success in the short and long-term compared to problem-oriented standard JP education in terms of joint protection behavior Secondary outcome parameters are self-perception general and specific self-efficacy and general and health-related quality of life
The effectiveness of JP has been evaluated in a number of studies all in a group setting JP has beneficial short-term effects on pain and function in patients with established RA and moderate functional problems Using assistive devices reduces pain during task performance in comparison to normal methods and altering working methods significantly reduces difficulties in activities of daily living ADL However this generally does not result in significant behavioral changes and a long-term impact on reducing pain and maintaining function may only be reached if JP is taught using behavioral education methods Additionally adherence of RA patients to different interventions is generally modest which may well determine the effectiveness of any given intervention especially in the long-term
All previous studies were carried out in group settings however in Switzerland standard JP education is provided on a one-to-one basis and an individualized education is assumed to be a promising approach
This clinical trial aims to test the hypothesis that an individualized resource-oriented JP education in RA patients leads to a better therapy success in the short and long-term compared to problem-oriented standard JP education in terms of joint protection behavior Secondary outcome parameters are self-perception general and specific self-efficacy and general and health-related quality of life
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None