Tracking joint bone damage in rheumatoid arthritis with scans
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Immune system & allergy, Skin clinical trials.
This study uses high-resolution scans and regular X-rays to see how bone erosions (bone wear) progress in people with rheumatoid arthritis over time. It may help researchers better understand disease changes and how to measure them.
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Who can take part
- Be older than 18 years
- Have rheumatoid arthritis for at least 5 years (or be diagnosed before 2010 using older criteria)
- Be able to sign written consent and follow the study visit schedule
- You must not be pregnant (or trying to become pregnant)
- No past hand bone injury that involved a fracture or dislocation
- Certain health problems must be absent: active cancer, thyroid problems, low blood calcium, and severe kidney problems
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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