Pain education and nerve stimulation for rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Immune system & allergy, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests whether combining pain education with a mild nerve stimulation device can improve pain and recovery in people with rheumatoid arthritis. It may help you manage long-term pain better.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 65 years old.
- You have had rheumatoid arthritis for at least one year.
- Your pain has lasted for at least three months.
- Your disease is active, not in remission, as measured by a standard score (DAS28 > 2.6).
- You can follow instructions and have no major heart, blood vessel, or nerve problems.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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