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What people with Rheumatoid Arthritis want to know

We asked people living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) about what topics are most important to them through a series of Twitter polls. They shared their views about a range of topics like managing daily life with RA, support in a COVID-19 world and workplace issues. Learn More >

What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes pain and swelling in a person’s joints and limitations in their daily activities. RA affects about 1% of the population and although there is no cure, there are a number of ways to manage living with it. Learn More >

Featured Video

Ms. Diane Tin is a pharmacist involved in CATCH and in this video, she provides information about rheumatoid arthritis medications. She discusses how long people will take medications, dosages and how medications may change over time. Listen to the video here >

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About CATCH &
Rheumatoid Arthritis

CATCH is a Canadian multicentre research study that aims to improve the quality of care for people with early inflammatory arthritis.

CATCH is the only Canada-wide early arthritis cohort study that is following people with new onset inflammatory or rheumatoid arthritis over time to examine the course of their disease and their response to the treatments provided by their healthcare team. CATCH is one of the largest studies of its kind in the world. Learn More >

CATCH Vision

To improve the lives of people with early rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
To ensure more patients will have timely access to quality care
To provide patients the best chance for an optimal outcome
To focus research & educational efforts that will advance these goals Learn More >

Participants

Years of Follow up

Study Visits

Canadians with Rheumatoid Arthritis

“The CATCH study importantly benefits the future generations of those with RA, but has also has had a very personal positive impact for me. When I was first diagnosed with RA, I was extremely frightened and fearful of my future… My disease is now well managed and I am certainly more positive and not nearly as fearful of my future.”

– CATCH participant