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Cell Phone Based Automated Monitoring of Patients With Early Rheumatoid Arthritis
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating SandRA for Rheumatoid Arthritis. Completed, enrolled 165 participants across 2 sites.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether automated remote monitoring of patients with early rheumatoid arthritis by the SandRA software and short message service of cell phones increases patient compliance and helps to identify patients needing re-assessment of medication before scheduled visits. This might result in better clinical outcome and cost-effectiveness.
Study Details
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Interventions
SandRA software sends SMS messages to a patient asking questions about the usage and adverse effects of prescribed drugs and about the severity of rheumatoid arthritis. The answer messages are interpreted automatically.