Acceptability of a Nurse-led Telehealth Remote Self-monitoring Model of Care in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis (NCT07525856)
Acceptability of a Nurse-led Telehealth Remote Self-monitoring Model of Care in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis, a Multicentre Randomized Pilot Study
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Canada urgently needs new ways to provide rheumatology care that improve treatment and make it easier for people to get high-quality care. E-health technology is a new and promising way to do this, but it hasn't been studied much yet in rheumatology. The investigators will test a new way to help people with rheumatoid arthritis at four clinics in Quebec. This study will check if the new approach is easy to use, fits well into the clinics' daily routine, and if both patients and healthcare workers find it helpful and acceptable. This new approach involves nurses helping patients check their own health from home using an online platform. 104 adults who have rheumatoid arthritis and who have had a flare-up or a change in their medication in the last three months, will participate. Some will start using the online self-monitoring tool right away for 16 months, while others will continue with their usual care for 8 months before trying the tool. During the time they use the tool, they will fill out monthly online questionnaires to check their health. A rheumatology nurse will review their answers, suggest any needed care, provide personalized health information, and be available to answer questions through messages. This new way of care, where nurses help patients monitor their rheumatoid arthritis from home, helps make better use of limited specialist time. It's more convenient for patients, especially those who live far away, and helps meet their needs between regular doctor visits while keeping the quality of care high.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Hopital general de Montreal — Montreal, Quebec
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Nurse-led telehealth remote self-monitoring (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (4 Sites)
- Hopital general de Montreal — Montreal, Quebec
- Centre de l'ostéporose et de rhumatologie de Québec — Québec, Quebec
- CHU de Quebec-Universite Laval — Québec, Quebec
- Hopital Fleurimont et Hotel Dieu de Sherbrooke — Sherbrooke, Quebec
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (418) 525-4444
Email: laetitia.michou@crchudequebec.ulaval.ca
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.