NCT07666594
Mobile App-Based Yoga and Meditation in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Not Yet Recruiting · Not Applicable · Tugba Civi Karaaslan · registry updated 2026-06-24
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The goal of this single-blind, randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the clinical effectiveness and short-term economic impact of a mobile application-based, personalized yoga and meditation program in adult patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). The main questions it aims to answer are: Does an 8-week digital yoga and meditation intervention reduce anxiety and improve other clinical/psychological outcomes (such as depression, pulmonary function, reaction time, quality of life, and stress) compared to standard medical care? Does this digital intervention reduce short-term healthcare utilization and associated direct medical costs? Researchers will compare the Mobile App Group (receiving personalized yoga and meditation via the Meditopia app) to a Control Group (receiving usual medical care) to evaluate the effectiveness and cost-efficiency of the intervention. Participants in the experimental group will: Use a mobile application to practice 15-30 minutes of yoga and 15-30 minutes of meditation daily, at least 4 days a week over an 8-week period. Complete clinical, psychometric, and economic assessments at baseline, week 4, and week 8.
Inclusion
- Adults aged between 18 and 65 years.
- Diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) by a rheumatologist.
- Disease in a stable phase (remission or low disease activity).
- Access to a smartphone or tablet and sufficient proficiency in using mobile applications.
- Cognitive sufficiency to provide written and verbal informed consent in Turkish.
Exclusion
- Presence of acute RA flare-ups.
- Severe psychiatric diagnoses (e.g., psychosis, bipolar disorder, or severe major depression).
- Severe cognitive impairment or dementia.
- Regular practice of meditation or mindfulness within the last 6 months.
- Participation in any other stress management program within the last 3 months.
- Receipt of mental health services within the last 6 months.