Muscle Ultrasound in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Immune system & allergy, Skin clinical trials.
This study uses ultrasound with elastography (a special way to see how stiff or soft your muscles are) to check muscle health in people with rheumatoid arthritis. It may help doctors find muscle problems early.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old
- You have rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and have tested positive for rheumatoid factor (RF) and anti-CCP antibodies
- You have not had any injury or surgery on your arms or legs
- You do not have a nerve or muscle disorder
- You are not taking medications that can cause muscle damage (myopathy)
- You do not have chronic kidney or liver disease, and you do not have diabetes
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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