Ultrasound for early joint swelling in SLE
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Immune system & allergy clinical trials.
This study uses a special ultrasound to find early signs of joint swelling in people with lupus who don't yet have joint symptoms. It aims to see if these ultrasound signs relate to how active the disease is and a blood test marker.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with lupus (SLE).
- You do not have any symptoms in your joints like pain or stiffness.
- You do not have rhupus (both lupus and rheumatoid arthritis).
- You have not had a major injury or surgery on your hands or wrists.
- You do not have osteoarthritis in your hands or wrists.
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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