Exploring how stress resilience and mindfulness can help manage rheumatoid arthritis
Defining stress REsilience And Mindfulness Effects in Rheumatoid Arthritis (DREAMER)
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO · NIH-11004616
This study is looking at how stress affects people with rheumatoid arthritis and whether practicing mindfulness can help ease their pain and improve their overall well-being.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11004616 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of psychological stress and mindfulness-based interventions on patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It aims to understand how stress affects disease activity and whether mindfulness practices can improve symptoms and reduce disease flares. By focusing on non-pharmacologic strategies, the study seeks to enhance the overall management of RA and improve patients' quality of life. Participants will engage in mindfulness-based programs to assess their effectiveness in alleviating pain and stress.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis who experience significant stress and are seeking alternative methods to manage their condition.
Not a fit: Patients with rheumatoid arthritis who are not interested in mindfulness practices or who have severe comorbidities that limit their ability to participate may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide patients with effective non-drug strategies to manage their rheumatoid arthritis symptoms and improve their overall well-being.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that mindfulness-based interventions can be beneficial in managing stress and pain in chronic diseases, suggesting potential success for this approach in rheumatoid arthritis.
Where this research is happening
SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO — SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: PATTERSON, SARAH LYNN — UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO
- Study coordinator: PATTERSON, SARAH LYNN
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions: Autoimmune Diseases, autoimmune disorder