Observational study of recent polymyalgia rheumatica (shoulder and hip pain)
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Infections, Skin clinical trials.
This study is following people who have been recently diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica (a condition causing pain and stiffness in the shoulders and hips) and are starting corticosteroid treatment. The goal is to understand the condition's typical course and outcomes over time.
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Who can take part
- You are 50 years or older.
- You have pain and stiffness in your shoulders and/or hips.
- A blood test shows you have high levels of inflammation (CRP of 10 mg/L or higher).
- Your symptoms started within the last 6 months (24 weeks or less).
- Your rheumatologist confirms you have polymyalgia rheumatica and plans to start corticosteroid treatment as part of managing this condition.
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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