Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 65

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 typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 65 Years
SexAll
Enrollment220 (estimated)
SponsorVastra Gotaland Region
Government
Locations1 site (Gothenburg)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 25, 2024
Main results expectedFebruary 25, 2029
Study endsJanuary 30, 2030
Registry record updatedNovember 21, 2025
Trial IDNCT06309316 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

  • Agneta Lindo
    Gothenburg, Sweden
    Recruiting

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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.