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Improving Bone Health Among Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Patients on Chronic Glucocorticoids
NCT01378689 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
This quality improvement project is aimed at improving health care by identifying low cost strategies to get Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) patients to more effectively communicate with their physicians about osteoporosis prevention and treatment (improving doctor-patient communication). The investigators will implement a direct to patient intervention to the population of interest (patients on chronic glucocorticoids) via story-telling, using an Internet based video. The target audience is people on chronic glucocorticoids not already receiving bones-specific osteoporosis medications to determine differences in post-intervention rates of osteoporosis care, and the rates of prescription anti-osteoporosis therapies.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Storytelling online video
Study Locations (1)
Alabama
- University of Alabama at Birmingham — Birmingham
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 4,659 participants |
| Start Date | 2010-09 |
| Est. Completion | 2012-12 |
| Phase | Phase 4 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01378689
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01378689 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as Phase 4, 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 4,659 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Alabama at Birmingham, which has 1,315 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 3 conditions, with Rheumatoid Arthritis appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which Storytelling online video 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: NCT01378689 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Alabama. 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 NCT01378689 about?
NCT01378689 is a clinical study titled "Improving Bone Health Among Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Patients on Chronic Glucocorticoids". This quality improvement project is aimed at improving health care by identifying low cost strategies to get Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) patients to more effectively communicate with their physicians about osteoporosis prevention and treatment (improving doctor-patient communication). The investigator...
What is the current status of trial NCT01378689?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 4,659 participants. The study started on 2010-09. Estimated completion is 2012-12.
What conditions does trial NCT01378689 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Adverse Effect of Glucocorticoids and Synthetic Analogues. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01378689?
The interventions under investigation include: Storytelling online video (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01378689?
This trial is sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham, which has 1,315 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT01378689 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Alabama. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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