Clinical Trial: Comparative Effectiveness of Primary Care Providers Trained in Rheumatoid Arthritis Management Versus Rheumatologist Care: A Randomized Controlled Trial

U.S., June 25 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07034196) titled 'Comparative Effectiveness of Primary Care Providers Trained in Rheumatoid Arthritis Management Versus Rheumatologist Care: A Randomized Controlled Trial' on June 13.

Brief Summary: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a complex autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks healthy joint tissue; causing pain, swelling, and stiffness of the joints. This disease effects lots of people in the US and can lead to major joint damage if not properly treated. In rural areas like northern NY, these are underserved areas for RA patients, thus many patients struggle to get the appropriate care. This model is testing whether primary care providers ...