Improving decision-making for rheumatoid arthritis treatment
Official title: Implementation of shared decision making in rheumatoid arthritis: A stepped wedge, cluster-randomized trial
Funded at Portland VA Medical Center · NIH-11006234 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to help veterans with rheumatoid arthritis work together with their doctors to make better treatment choices, so they can feel more involved in their care and get better results.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Portland VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2022 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5I01HX003260-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11006234 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are male veterans diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, particularly those who have experienced treatment failures.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not veterans or those without a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how shared decision-making (SDM) can be effectively implemented in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) among veterans. It aims to develop and test a comprehensive intervention that encourages collaboration between patients and healthcare providers in making treatment choices. By focusing on the unique needs of male veterans with RA, the study seeks to address disparities in treatment outcomes and enhance patient engagement in their care. The approach involves a stepped wedge, cluster-randomized trial design to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention across various clinics.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment outcomes and quality of life for patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that shared decision-making can improve patient outcomes in various health conditions, suggesting potential success for this approach in rheumatoid arthritis.
Where this research is happening
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Portland VA Medical Center
Portland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Barton, Jennifer L — Portland VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Barton, Jennifer L
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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.