Evaluation of a Therapeutic Education Program on Self-image in Patients With Chronic Inflammatory… (NCT07170826) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Evaluation of a Therapeutic Education Program on Self-image in Patients With Chronic Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases
France60 participantsStarted 2025-10
Plain-language summary
Chronic inflammatory rheumatic diseases (CIRD), like all chronic somatic disease, can impair self-esteem and self-image in affected individuals. Numerous studies conducted in this population have confirmed this fact. Therapeutic patient education (TPE) programs aim to help patients acquire self-care and adaptive skills. However, there is a near-total absence of workshops specifically dedicated to self-image in TPE programs for CIRD. Such educational interventions have shown their effectiveness in contexts such as cancer and obesity. Our study aims to evaluate their effectiveness for patients with CIR.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥ 18 years
* Suffering from chronic inflammatory rheumatism (rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthritis, psoriatic arthritis)
* Having agreed to follow the therapeutic education programme offered by the department as part of routine care
* Not opposed to participating in the research
Exclusion Criteria:
* People who do not speak or read French
* Current pregnancy
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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To evaluate a therapeutic patient education intervention focused on self-image in patients with chronic inflammatory rheumatic diseases
Timeframe: 3 months following completion of the 'self-image' module