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Effectiveness Evaluation of a Mobile Application for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sponsor: Kırıkkale University
Summary
The aim of this experimental study is to develop a mobile application for patients with rheumatoid arthritis based on evidence-based recommendations and to evaluate the effectiveness of the developed application. Research Questions 1. Is the mobile application developed for patients with rheumatoid arthritis effective in improving their quality of life? 2. Is the mobile application developed for patients with rheumatoid arthritis effective in reducing their disease activity? The researchers will enable the intervention group to use the mobile application in order to assess its effectiveness, while the control group will receive routine care throughout the study period. Participants in the intervention group will use the mobile application for 12 weeks. Changes in the parameters determined by the researchers will be examined before and after the usage period. Patients in the control group will be evaluated after the initial consultation and at the end of 12 weeks. At the conclusion of the study, the control group will also be provided access to the mobile application.
Official title: Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Mobile Application Developed for Individuals With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
72
Start Date
2025-07-01
Completion Date
2026-12-31
Last Updated
2025-03-17
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
mobile app
Mobile application content: general information about rheumatoid arthritis (causes, symptoms, treatment), lifestyle changes, coping strategies for symptoms, nutrition and exercise recommendations, and daily life considerations.
Control (Standard treatment)
Routine medical check-ups and the information provided during these visits
Locations (2)
University of Health Science Gulhane Training and Research Hospital
Ankara, Yahşihan, Turkey (Türkiye)
University of Health Science Gulhane Training and Research Hospital
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)