Adherence in patients taking methotrexate for arthritis

We are currently conducting a study for people who have been prescribed methotrexate for arthritis. We are interested in finding out the reasons people have for deciding whether to take methotrexate when they have been prescribed it for arthritis.

It involves a single interview of up to 1 hour with a researcher from the University of Auckland. This can be done in person at the Greenlane Clinical Centre or Clinical Research Centre at the University of Auckland, or alternatively can be done online over Zoom. In the interview you will be asked about your reasons for taking, or not taking, methotrexate. This study is led by Professor Nicola Dalbeth and Dr Rachel Murdoch from the Department of Medicine at the University of Auckland. At the completion of the interview, participants will receive a $50 MTA (petrol) voucher.

If you are interested in taking part or have any questions, please contact the researchers of the study at arthritisstudy@auckland.ac.nz. They can answer any questions you may have about the study without any obligation to take part.

You're invited to participate in this research if you meet the following criteria:

• Aged 18 years or older
• Diagnosed by a rheumatologist with inflammatory arthritis (such as rheumatoid arthritis or psoriatic arthritis)
• Prescribed oral methotrexate within the past 6 months

Primary Investigator

Dr Rachel Murdoch
Email: rachel.murdoch@auckland.ac.nz
Phone: 09 923 4139

Head of Department and Co-investigator

Professor Nicola Dalbeth
Email: n.dalbeth@auckland.ac.nz
Phone: 09 923 2568