Ultrasound check for joint and tendon problems in gout
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Bones, joints & muscles, Genetic & congenital, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study uses ultrasound to look for hidden changes in joints and tendons in people who have gout. It may help doctors better understand what ultrasound can show in gout, but it doesn’t sound like it’s testing a new medicine.
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Who can take part
- You are an adult (18 years or older)
- You have a gout diagnosis that meets the 2015 ACR/EULAR gout criteria
- You are able to understand the study and sign informed consent
- You do not have another long-term inflammatory joint disease (like other chronic rheumatic conditions)
- You have French social insurance
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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