Protocol For The Feasibility Study Of INSPIRE: Informal Caregivers Of Frail RA Patients

17 Mar 20264 min read0 viewsINTERVENTIONAL Trial

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Official title: Protocol for the Feasibility Study of INSPIRE: an Individually Tailored Support Intervention for Informal Caregivers of Older Adults With Rheumatoid Arthritis and Frailty Summary: Background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease associated with pain, fatigue, functional limitations, and reduced quality of life. As more people live to older age with RA, age-related vulnerability such as frailty becomes increasingly relevant and may amplify functional decline, multimorbidity, and reliance on others.
Informal caregivers (unpaid family members, friends, or neighbors) often provide substantial practical, emotional, and coordination support, yet caregiver needs are frequently overlooked in rheumatology care. INSPIRE (INtervention to Support Partners and Informal caREgivers of frail RA patients) is an individually tailored support intervention developed using the UK Medical Research Council framework for complex interventions and an iterative co-creation process involving older adults with RA and frailty, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and social care stakeholders.
Before a definitive evaluation, feasibility and acceptability in routine care must be established.

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NCT07442773

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