Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Assessing how patient feedback affects treatment adjustments for autoimmune diseases

Official title: Assessment of Physician Consideration of Electronic Patient Reported Outcomes, from Patients with Gout, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sjogren's Syndrome or Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, on the Frequency of Therapeutic Adjustments

Run by University Hospital, Strasbourg, France · NCT05927688 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if regular feedback from patients with autoimmune diseases like gout and rheumatoid arthritis can help doctors make better treatment decisions and improve patient care.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment352 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Strasbourg, France
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Strasbourg)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 18, 2023
Main results expectedJuly 2027
Study endsJuly 2027
Registry record updatedMarch 12, 2025
Trial IDNCT05927688 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older diagnosed with gout, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's syndrome, or systemic lupus erythematosus.

Probably not a fit

Patients with neurodegenerative diseases that impair cognitive function may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study evaluates the impact of electronic Patient Reported Outcomes (ePROs) on the management of patients with gout, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's syndrome, or systemic lupus erythematosus. By collecting regular feedback from patients through ePROs, physicians can make informed therapeutic adjustments based on the latest patient data. The study aims to determine if this approach leads to more effective treatment strategies and improved patient outcomes. The data collected will be communicated to physicians without interpretation, allowing for timely adjustments in therapy.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance treatment personalization and improve health outcomes for patients with autoimmune diseases.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using patient-reported outcomes to inform treatment adjustments, suggesting this approach could be effective.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Men or women of at least 18 years of age
* Diagnosed with (at least) one of the following autoimmune diseases:

  * Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) according to the 2010 EULAR/ACR classification criteria,
  * Gout according to the 2015 EULAR/ACR classification criteria,
  * Systemic lupus erythematosus according to the 2019 EULAR/ACR classification criteria
  * Sjogren's Syndrome according to the 2016 EULAR/ACR classification criteria
* According to local regulations, patient has expressed his/her non-opposition (for France) or has provided written informed consent (for Switzerland and Germany) to participate in the study
* Patient has access to the internet, a functioning email address and a mobile phone number
* Patient physically and mentally able to use a computer tool connected to the Internet
* Only in Switzerland \& Germany : patient is covered by a health insurance plan

Exclusion Criteria:

* Any neurodegenerative disease that alters cognitive faculties
* Refractory cancer
* Patients who do not have access to the Internet and/or do not master its use in the context of this protocol
* Unwillingness or inability to adhere to study protocol (language barriers, cognitive disorders…) Subject who is compulsorily detained for psychiatric treatment
* Patient who cannot be followed for 2 years by the investigating physician
* Patient over the age of legal majority who is protected, or deprived of liberty by judicial or administrative decision (vulnerable subject)
* Patient with an estimated life expectancy shorter than 1 year

Where it's running

  • University Hospital of Strasbourg
    Strasbourg, France
    Recruiting

Study contacts

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.