Palliative and supportive care to help people with inflammatory arthritis live well
Official title: Exploring Perspectives on Palliative and Supportive Care, to Inform Recommendations to Help People Live Well With Inflammatory Arthritis Throughout the Disease Course (ENRICH)
Run by Dorothy House Hospice · NCT07491939 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project will see how palliative and supportive care could help adults with inflammatory arthritis live better throughout their illness.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Dorothy House Hospice Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bath, Wiltshire) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 19, 2026 |
| Main results expected | January 2027 |
| Study ends | April 2027 |
| Registry record updated | March 25, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07491939 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults (over 18) with a diagnosis of rheumatoid, psoriatic, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, or axial spondyloarthritis who can communicate in English (or via an interpreter) and have access to Microsoft Teams or telephone are ideal candidates.
✕Probably not a fit
People with significant cognitive impairment that prevents communication or those who cannot access an interpreter or remote contact methods are unlikely to participate or benefit from this work.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational project will gather experiences from adults with inflammatory arthritis, with or without current palliative care, using interviews or remote discussions to map needs and service use. Investigators will describe unmet needs across symptoms, daily functioning, and emotional wellbeing and explore how palliative and supportive care might address those gaps. Findings will be used to develop clinical and research recommendations to improve care pathways for people with inflammatory arthritis. The work focuses on translating patient and clinician perspectives into practical guidance rather than testing a specific medical treatment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could produce practical recommendations and clearer care pathways that improve symptom support and quality of life for people with inflammatory arthritis.
How similar studies have gone: There is limited prior research applying palliative care models specifically to inflammatory arthritis, though supportive palliative approaches have shown promise in other long-term conditions.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults (\> 18 years) with a diagnosis of arthritis (Rheumatoid, Psoriatic or Juvenile Idiopathic) or Axial Spondyloarthritis * able to understand and communicate in verbal and written English (or via an interpreter nominated by the participant or provided via an agency by the research team) * in receipt, or not in receipt of Palliative Care services * access to Microsoft Teams or a telephone * consent to sharing preferred contact details Exclusion Criteria: * Cognitive impairment that impedes communication * non-English speaker (should an interpreter not be available).
Where it's running
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Dorothy House Hospice
Bath, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Dr Sharon Grieve Research Development and Delivery Lead, DPhil
- Email: sharon.grieve@dorothyhouse-hospice.org.uk
- Phone: 00 44 1225 722988
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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.