Abstract Number: 0204 • ACR Convergence 2022
Persistence of Fatigue, Sleep Disturbance and Mood Disorders in PMR Patients Despite Standard Treatment
Background/Purpose: Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is typified by pain and stiffness of the shoulder and hip girdles. Previous qualitative studies have highlighted the importance to patients…Abstract Number: 0387 • ACR Convergence 2022
Sleep Quality in Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis and Its Relationship with Activity and Comorbidity
Background/Purpose: To evaluate the quality of sleep in patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and its relationship with/to clinical variables, activity, functionality, the impact of the…Abstract Number: 1451 • ACR Convergence 2022
Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome Characterizes Circadian Disorder in Patients with Active SLE
Background/Purpose: Poor sleep quality is a common complaint of patients with SLE. Although chronic sleep disruption is known to drive circadian rhythm disorders, the effects…Abstract Number: 1714 • ACR Convergence 2022
The Circadian Clock Gene Bmal1 Negatively Regulates Autoantibody Production in SLE
Background/Purpose: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a systemic autoimmune disease that affects multiple organs including kidney and skin. While its etiology and pathogenesis are still…Abstract Number: 2188 • ACR Convergence 2022
The Effect of Group-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia in People with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Background/Purpose: Insomnia is highly prevalent in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and may exacerbate symptoms and burdens, such as fatigue, depressive symptoms, and pain (1).…Abstract Number: 0656 • ACR Convergence 2021
A Survey Based Descriptive Study to Assess the Quality of Sleep in Rheumatic Patients
Background/Purpose: Sleeping difficulties although common in rheumatic patients, have often been overlooked presuming it to be part of a chronic illness. We conducted a survey-based…Abstract Number: 0894 • ACR Convergence 2021
Help-seeking Behaviors and Treatment Preferences for Sleep Problems Among Persons with Lupus
Background/Purpose: Sleep disturbances, including difficulty initiating sleep, maintaining sleep, and/or early morning awakenings are prevalent among persons with lupus and have been shown to contribute…Abstract Number: 1059 • ACR Convergence 2021
The Association of Pain and Sleep in Relation to Depressive Symptoms Among Older Adults with Arthritis
Background/Purpose: The primary symptom of arthritis is chronic pain which has widespread consequences on an individual’s sleep and mental health. Research suggests that sleep and…Abstract Number: 1590 • ACR Convergence 2021
Sleep Disturbance Improves with SARS-COV2 Vaccinations in Patients with Rheumatologic and Chronic Inflammatory Diseases
Background/Purpose: As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded, people across the world experienced a psychological burden with social confinement, concerns about health, potential infection, jobs, financial difficulty,…Abstract Number: 1666 • ACR Convergence 2021
Association of Objectively Measured Sleep Characteristics with Rheumatoid Arthritis Disease Activity
Background/Purpose: A large proportion of individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), between 45%-70%, report sleep problems. Despite frequent reports of sleep problems, however, studies using objective…Abstract Number: 0118 • ACR Convergence 2021
Multidimensional Phenotypes of Sleep Quality Using the Pittsburg Quality Sleep Index and Associations Among Sleep Dimensions and Symptoms in Women Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia
Background/Purpose: There are over 10 million people in the United States suffering with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). Individuals with FMS typically report multiple concurrent symptoms including…Abstract Number: 0476 • ACR Convergence 2021
Factors Associated with Pain Reduction and Improved Well-Being Among Fibromyalgia Patients Using Medical Cannabis
Background/Purpose: Fibromyalgia (FM) is characterized by a constellation of symptoms that are often poorly responsive to current treatments, and patients are increasingly turning to medical…Abstract Number: 0477 • ACR Convergence 2021
TNX-102 SL (Sublingual Cyclobenzaprine) for the Treatment of Fibromyalgia in the RELIEF Study: Positive Results of a Phase 3 Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Multicenter Efficacy and Safety Trial
Background/Purpose: Fibromyalgia (FM) is characterized by chronic widespread pain, fatigue, and nonrestorative sleep, a symptom constellation suggestive of a pathological disturbance in central pain processing…Abstract Number: 0134 • ACR Convergence 2020
The Impact of Exercise on Sleep in People with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial
Background/Purpose: Poor sleep quality and reduced sleep duration are prevalent complaints in people with RA. These in turn may further deteriorate functional ability and reduce…Abstract Number: 0162 • ACR Convergence 2020
Identifying Sleep Problems in Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (SJIA) Patients with Patient-reported Outcomes (PRO) Questionnaires
Background/Purpose: Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (SJIA) can cause severe and chronic multisystem involvement. Medical therapies including high-dose corticosteroids can have significant side effects affecting sleep.…
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