Effectiveness of a Mobile Application-Based Yoga and Meditation Program in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial.
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 102
- 试验地点
- 1
研究概览
简要总结
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.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Supportive Care
- 盲法
- Single (Outcomes Assessor)
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 65 Years（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Adults aged between 18 and 65 years.
- •Diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) by a rheumatologist.
- •Disease in a stable phase (remission or low disease activity).
- •Access to a smartphone or tablet and sufficient proficiency in using mobile applications.
- •Cognitive sufficiency to provide written and verbal informed consent in Turkish.
排除标准
- •Presence of acute RA flare-ups.
- •Severe psychiatric diagnoses (e.g., psychosis, bipolar disorder, or severe major depression).
- •Severe cognitive impairment or dementia.
- •Pregnancy.
- •Regular practice of meditation or mindfulness within the last 6 months.
- •Participation in any other stress management program within the last 3 months.
- •Receipt of mental health services within the last 6 months.
研究者
Tugba Civi Karaaslan
Assistant Professor
Istanbul University