Capillaroscopy for managing undifferentiated connective tissue disease
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This study looks at whether a simple test called capillaroscopy (which examines tiny blood vessels in your fingernails) can help doctors better manage undifferentiated connective tissue disease. If you join, the test results will be used to guide your care, and researchers will see how it affects treatment decisions.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- A rheumatologist has diagnosed you with undifferentiated connective tissue disease (often called UCTD).
- You have had a positive antinuclear antibody (ANA) test at least twice.
- Your first symptoms started less than 10 years ago.
- You have never had a capillaroscopy (a nailfold microscope test) before.
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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