Effectiveness Evaluation of a Mobile Application for Rheumatoid Arthritis

The aim of this experimental study is to develop a mobile application for patients with rheumatoid arthritis based on evidence-based recommendations and to evaluate the effectiveness of the developed application. Research Questions 1. Is the mobile application developed for patients with rheumatoid arthritis effective in improving their quality of life? 2. Is the mobile application developed for patients with rheumatoid arthritis effective in reducing their disease activity? The researchers will enable the intervention group to use the mobile application in order to assess its effectiveness, while the control group will receive routine care throughout the study period. Participants in the intervention group will use the mobile application for 12 weeks. Changes in the parameters determined by the researchers will be examined before and after the usage period. Patients in the control group will be evaluated after the initial consultation and at the end of 12 weeks. At the conclusion of the study, the control group will also be provided access to the mobile application.

NCT Number	NCT06873607
Lead Sponsor	Kırıkkale University
Conditions	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Mobile Application
Enrollment	90 participants
Start Date	2025-07-01
Primary Completion	2026-01-31 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-01-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-04-13