The REMEDY center will ensure research that provides better patient treatment in rheumatology and musculoskeletal diseases, with great importance for individuals and society. The purpose of REMEDY is to develop outstanding treatment and treatment strategies in rheumatology and musculoskeletal diseases through a broad approach to the research field. Our ambition is to conduct clinical studies with the potential to change clinical practice. The center has been established with Diakonhjemmet Sykehus as the host institution together with Oslo University Hospital, the University of Oslo, the Norwegian Rheumatic Association and MAGIC as associated partners.
Conduct high-quality clinical trials to investigate the effect of drugs, surgical procedures, injections and non-pharmacological interventions, as well as personalized treatment strategies
Identifying biomarkers and genetic/epigenetic markers for treatment effect and disease severity, as well as characterizing and stratifying early disease
Better understand underlying pain mechanisms in order to optimize treatment
Develop and evaluate strategies to detect, treat and prevent comorbidity
Develop and investigate the user-friendliness, effect and cost-effectiveness of personalized digital distance tracking
Investigate the long-term effect, work participation and health economic consequences of various treatment strategies through links to national registers
Investigate health skills, compliance with treatment and eHealth strategies to strengthen the patient's ability to cope with their illness
