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RA-HEAL (Resilience and healthy lifestyle program for people with rheumatoid arthritis)

About this research

We’re investigating how healthy lifestyle changes can benefit people living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Who can participate

You're eligible to participate in this study if you:

  • have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in the last year
  • are motivated to make positive lifestyle changes
  • can attend assessments at the Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane.

What's involved

You’ll attend assessments at the Princess Alexandra Hosptial, Brisbane.

Benefits of participating

Participants will get access to:

  • expert guidance in exercise, diet and mental health strategies
  • improved tools to help manage your RA.

How to participate

If you meet the eligibility criteria and you’re interested in participating, email fi.thomasresearch@uq.edu.au

Ethics, data collection and privacy

This study has been approved by The University of Queensland Human Research Ethics Committee [Approval No.2025/HE000486].

Contact

If you have any questions, email fi.thomasresearch@uq.edu.au.