Mobile App-Based Yoga and Meditation in Rheumatoid Arthritis (NCT07666594) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Mobile App-Based Yoga and Meditation in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Turkey (Türkiye)102 participantsStarted 2026-06
Plain-language 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.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 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.
Exclusion Criteria:
* 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.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
1
Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale - Anxiety (HADS-A)
Timeframe: Baseline (T0), Week 4 (T1), and Week 8 (T2).