Blood testing and low-dose radiation for painful joint conditions
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Immune system & allergy clinical trials.
This study collects blood samples and treats certain painful joint/soft-tissue problems with low-dose local radiation therapy. It aims to understand disease features and how patients may respond to this treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have a diagnosed painful shoulder, elbow problem, Achilles/heel pain, or finger/wrist/thumb/knee/ankle joint arthritis or arthrosis
- You have a plan to receive local low-dose radiation therapy (LDRT) at the study center
- You do not currently have, and have not previously had, any cancer (malignant disease)
- You can follow the study plan and speak German well enough for study visits and discussions
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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