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Mobile App-Based Yoga and Meditation in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sponsor: Tugba Civi Karaaslan
Summary
The goal of this single-blind, randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the clinical effectiveness and short-term economic impact of a mobile application-based, personalized yoga and meditation program in adult patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). The main questions it aims to answer are: Does an 8-week digital yoga and meditation intervention reduce anxiety and improve other clinical/psychological outcomes (such as depression, pulmonary function, reaction time, quality of life, and stress) compared to standard medical care? Does this digital intervention reduce short-term healthcare utilization and associated direct medical costs? Researchers will compare the Mobile App Group (receiving personalized yoga and meditation via the Meditopia app) to a Control Group (receiving usual medical care) to evaluate the effectiveness and cost-efficiency of the intervention. Participants in the experimental group will: Use a mobile application to practice 15-30 minutes of yoga and 15-30 minutes of meditation daily, at least 4 days a week over an 8-week period. Complete clinical, psychometric, and economic assessments at baseline, week 4, and week 8.
Official title: Effectiveness of a Mobile Application-Based Yoga and Meditation Program in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
102
Start Date
2026-06
Completion Date
2027-06
Last Updated
2026-06-24
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Mobile App-Based Yoga and Meditation
The intervention consists of an 8-week individualized program. It includes yoga sequences selected by a physiotherapist based on the patient's functional capacity and joint mobility. It also includes mindfulness-based and emotion regulation-focused meditation content selected by a clinical psychologist. Participants are expected to practice for 15-30 minutes of yoga and 15-30 minutes of meditation daily, at least 4 days a week.The intervention is delivered through the Meditopia mobile application.
Locations (1)
Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology
Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)