Study of inflammation in Achilles tendons in psoriatic arthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Skin clinical trials.
This trial studies people with psoriatic arthritis who have painful Achilles tendon insertion with signs of inflammation on ultrasound. It may help researchers better understand what drives tendon inflammation and how it can be treated.
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Who can take part
- You meet the CASPAR diagnosis criteria for psoriatic arthritis.
- You have pain where the Achilles tendon attaches to the heel bone.
- A study ultrasound shows signs of inflammation at that exact painful spot (enthesitis).
- The ultrasound should not show a complete Achilles tendon rupture.
- You do not have another inflammatory rheumatic disease instead of psoriatic arthritis.
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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