Methotrexate Adherence in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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This study was conducted for assessment of adherence of Rheumatoid Arthritis patients to Methotrexate as a gold standard drug for treatment of R.A. Moreover, evaluating the effect of drug adherence to patient quality of life.

Detailed Description
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Rheumatoid arthritis one of most common autoimmune diseases. characterized by numerous complications which may affect patient quality of life. Hence, this review aim to search the relation between patients drug adherence and clinical health outcome. our review utilizing survey as a tool to collect needed data from rheumatoid patients. survey consisted of number of questions , participants were required to answer these questions. participation to this questionnaire was optional.

Official Title
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Assessment of Adherence of Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients to Methotrexate and Its Effect on Quality of Life.

Conditions
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Rheumatoid Arthritis

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Rheumatoid Arthritis


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: The study was carried out among all RA patients (adults patients ≥ 18 years). Patients not suffering from severe mental disorders. Patients with a disease duration from (1-5) years. Patients on MTX treatment from (1-5) years. Patients taking MTX alone or in combination with other DMARDs. Exclusion Criteria: Patient who on MTX for more than 5 years Patient who have complications like:- History of liver or kidney disease Diabetic patients Hypertensive patients Bone marrow hypoplasia Leukopenia or significant anemia Peptic ulcer or any GIT problems Hereditary alopecia.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 80 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Intervention/Treatment |
| --- |
|Other: Rheumatoid Arthritis|Rheumatoid Arthritis Disease (R.A)|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Assessment of Rheumatoid Arthritis patient adherence to Methotrexate and its effect on quality of life | aim of this study was to measure Rheumatoid Arthritis patient adherence to MTX. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 300 RA patients administrating MTX for at least one year. Direct interview was used to complete the survey. The documented data were demographics (age, education , sex, work status). Patients' adherence to MTX as well as predictors for non-adherence.This investigational clinical study was conducted on RA outpatient clinic. Clinical parameters such as disease duration, duration on MTX therapy in years and current dose of MTX in milligrams per week were all documented.Structured questionnaire was designed to assessed the following areas: MTX side effects, patient adherence towards MTX, functional disability and patient awareness towards MTX. Patients were questioned about the prevalence of gastrointestinal adverse effects related to MTX. All data was collected from one direct interview with each RA patient. | Baseline |