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GIOP Prevention Among People With Rheumatoid Arthritis
NCT00609830 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The ultimate objective of the proposed research is to improve the health-related quality of life of individuals with rheumatoid arthritis by reducing their risk of developing osteoporosis secondary to glucocorticoid therapy. The study has four specific aims. Specific Aim 1: To obtain descriptive information concerning patients' knowledge, beliefs and behaviors with respect to osteoporosis and osteoporosis prevention. Specific Aim 2: To identify factors that discriminate among patients in different stages of change with respect to each behavior of interest. Specific Aim 3: To compare the effects of tailored versus generic educational materials on patient adherence to the ACR Guidelines for the Prevention of Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis. Specific Aim 4: To determine if the effects of tailored educational materials are enhanced by concurrent feedback of information concerning patients' behavioral risk factor status to their physicians.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Tailored Materials
- BEHAVIORAL Tailored Materials Plus Physician Feedback
- BEHAVIORAL Generic Materials
- BEHAVIORAL No Information
Study Locations (1)
North Carolina
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Pharmacy — Chapel Hill
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 273 participants |
| Start Date | 2001-07 |
| Est. Completion | 2006-02 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00609830
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00609830 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 273 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, which has 725 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 2 conditions, with Rheumatoid Arthritis appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 4 interventions — of which Tailored Materials is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT00609830 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include North Carolina. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00609830 about?
NCT00609830 is a clinical study titled "GIOP Prevention Among People With Rheumatoid Arthritis". The ultimate objective of the proposed research is to improve the health-related quality of life of individuals with rheumatoid arthritis by reducing their risk of developing osteoporosis secondary to glucocorticoid therapy. The study has four specific aims. Specific Aim 1: To obtain descriptive in...
What is the current status of trial NCT00609830?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 273 participants. The study started on 2001-07. Estimated completion is 2006-02.
What conditions does trial NCT00609830 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoporosis. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00609830?
The interventions under investigation include: Tailored Materials (BEHAVIORAL), Tailored Materials Plus Physician Feedback (BEHAVIORAL), Generic Materials (BEHAVIORAL), No Information (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00609830?
This trial is sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, which has 725 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT00609830 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across North Carolina. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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