Rheumatoid Arthritis Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People who have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis according to a recognised set of medical guidelines (the 2010 ACR/EULAR criteria)
- People who are experiencing poor sleep quality, based on a sleep questionnaire score above 7 (called the PSQI)
- People whose rheumatoid arthritis is currently in remission or at a low to moderate level of activity, based on a specific disease measurement score (DAS28 score of 5.1 or below)
- People who show a low risk of sleep apnea, based on a short screening questionnaire (STOP-Bang score below 3)
- People aged between 18 and 70 years old
- People whose rheumatoid arthritis medications and doses have remained unchanged for at least 4 weeks before joining
- People who have given their written agreement to participate in the trial
Who may not be able to join:
- People who currently have an active infection, whether widespread throughout the body or in a specific area
- People who have serious conditions affecting major organs, such as heart disease, irregular heartbeat, cancer, or kidney failure
- People who work night shifts during the period of the trial intervention
- People who have other rheumatic or autoimmune conditions, such as lupus, fibromyalgia, or Sjögren's syndrome
- People who are currently being treated with steroids, sleeping pills, antidepressants, or antipsychotic medications
- People who are pregnant or breastfeeding
- People who are unable to tolerate a treatment that involves mild electrical stimulation applied to the outer ear through the skin (confirm with trial site if unsure what this involves)
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI)
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 27 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.