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Online Health Course for Rheumatological Conditions and Mood Disorders

Creating Health Course Study for People With Rheumatological Conditions and Mood Disorders

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study

Rheumatoid Arthritis Sjogren's Syndrome Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Mixed Connective Tissue Disease Psoriatic Arthritis Anxiety Disorders Depressive Disorders Moderate Depression Moderate Anxiety

No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.

At a Glance

Age: 18 – 100
Sex: Any
Study type: Interventional
Purpose: Supportive Care
Participants needed: 400 (estimated)
Sponsor: Terry L. Wahls · Other

Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for adults with certain rheumatological conditions and mood disorders who want to improve their health through an online program. Participants will complete surveys and engage with the course for 6 months.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

I am 18 years old or older.
I have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus, mixed connective tissue disease, or psoriatic arthritis.
I can read and speak English fluently.
I have access to high-speed internet and can use devices for online video.
I am willing to participate in an online health course and complete surveys.
I can pass a mental status questionnaire with normal scores.

You may not be able to join if

I am unable to provide informed consent during a Zoom call with the study team.
I am participating in another research study involving treatments or interventions.
I am currently following a specific diet with more than 75% compliance.
I have a condition that prevents me from starting a gentle exercise program.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

The goal of this project is to critically evaluate the effectiveness of an online health program designed to improve diet and self-care in patients with rheumatological conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis (RA), Sjogren's syndrome (SS), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), anxiety disorders, depressive disorders and moderate d…

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Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. A diagnosis of one of the following: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren's Syndrome, Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD), or Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA), as documented by their treating specialist or primary care provider, as reported by the participant. 2. Must be age 18 and older, at time of consent. 3. Must be fluent in both speaking and reading English. \*Study participant must be able to read and comprehend informed consent document and speak with study staff about study document content. Study staff will use discretion in determining whether the study participant can clearly communicate with staff and comprehend the study material during the consent call or prior to the call. 4. Must have access to high-speed internet with devices capable of audio/video streaming. 5. Must be willing to participate in an online health course designed to improve dietary intake and self-care routines to help improve cellular function and health, and complete online surveys over the course of a 6-month period. 6. Individuals must pass the Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire with scores for normal mental functioning (up to 2 errors). Cognitive impairment as measured by the SPMS Questionnaire could interfere with the completion of the online course. SCORING\* 0-2 errors: normal mental functioning 3-4 errors: mild cognitive impairment 5-7 errors: moderate cognitive impairment 8-10 errors: severe cognitive impairment \*Allow one more error for a subject with only a grade school education. Allow one less error for a subject with education beyond high school. Source: Pfeiffer, E. (1975). A short portable mental status questionnaire for the assessment of organic brain deficit in elderly patients. Journal of American Geriatrics Society. 23, 433-41. Exclusion criteria: 1. Inability to provide informed consent, including participation in a consent call conducted via Zoom with the study team during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time (Chicago)). 2. Participation in another research study investigating an intervention (treatments, medications, diet, or exercise). Participation in observation-only studies are not excluded. 3. Currently following a modified Paleolithic, low-fat nutrient-dense vegetarian, or Mediterranean diet with 75% OR greater reported compliance. 4. Any diagnosis or condition that is contraindicated from starting a gentle exercise program (ex. poorly controlled diseases of the heart, kidney, or liver in the prior 12 months, or severe psychiatric disease, e.g., schizophrenia, making adherence to study procedures difficult.

Contacts

Study Coordinator

319 384 5002

ch-studies@uiowa.edu

CONTACT

Mary Ehlinger, BS