Improving care for patients with Graves' disease
Official title: The Impact of Person Centred Care (PCC) on Mental Outcome and Work Ability in Graves' Disease - the GRAves CarE (GRACE) PCC Project
Run by Vastra Gotaland Region · NCT06309316 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if a new approach to care that involves patients more actively can help adults with Graves' disease feel less mentally tired and improve their overall health.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 220 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Vastra Gotaland Region Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Gothenburg) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 25, 2024 |
| Main results expected | February 25, 2029 |
| Study ends | January 30, 2030 |
| Registry record updated | November 21, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06309316 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18-65 who have been diagnosed with their first episode of Graves' disease.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with moderate to severe Graves' eye disease or those unable to comply with the study protocol 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 study investigates the effects of person-centred care (PCC) on patients suffering from mental fatigue after experiencing Graves' disease, a common form of hyperthyroidism. It aims to engage patients as active partners in their care, promoting positive coping strategies and enhancing self-efficacy. The hypothesis is that PCC will lead to improvements in mental fatigue, reduced sick leave, and lower recurrence rates of Graves' disease. The study will involve patients aged 18-65 who are experiencing their first episode of Graves' disease.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve the quality of life for patients by reducing mental fatigue and enhancing their overall well-being.
How similar studies have gone: While the concept of person-centred care is gaining traction, this specific application in Graves' disease is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-65 years * First time Graves' diseases with elevated FT4 and/or FT3 and positive TSH receptor antibody (TRAb) Exclusion Criteria: * Patients that cannot attend to the protocol * Patients with moderate-severe/ severe Graves' eye disease
Where it's running
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Agneta Lindo
Gothenburg, Sweden Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Helena Filipsson Nyström — Sahlgrenska Universitet sjukhus
- Study coordinator: Agneta Lindo
- Email: agneta.lindo@vgregion.se
- Phone: +46766185481
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.