Defining Stress REsilience And Mindfulness Effects in Rheumatoid Arthritis
This clinical trial will test a mindfulness program in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The main goals of this pilot study are to:

Assess patient satisfaction with a mindfulness course
Identify barriers to participation in, or completion of, a mindfulness course
Gather initial information to understand how a mindfulness course impacts RA symptoms

Participants will:

Complete online questionnaires
Attend two in-person study visits, involving a brief joint exam and blood draw
Roughly half the participants will have the chance to participate in an 8-week online mindfulness course
Roughly half the participants will be invited to participate in an online focus group following completion of the mindfulness course

Researchers will compare those in the mindfulness course with those receiving standard care in preparation for a larger future study to see how mindfulness impacts stress and inflammation in individuals with RA.
- EligibilityCriteria: Inclusion Criteria:  Physician-confirmed diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) Access to a web-enabled computer, smartphone, or tablet  Exclusion Criteria:  RA disease activity in remission Current regular mindfulness practice (> 20 minutes per week) Inability to participate in an intensive 8-week online mindfulness course Prior participation in a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) course - HealthyVolunteers: No - Gender: All - MinimumAge: 18 Years - StdAgeList: Adult, Older Adult