Managing immune medications for shoulder replacement in rheumatology patients
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Immune system & allergy, Lungs & breathing, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests two ways of managing your immunosuppressant medication around the time of shoulder replacement surgery. The goal is to see if one approach leads to fewer infections while still controlling your rheumatic disease.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have a rheumatic disease like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or psoriatic arthritis
- You have been taking an immunosuppressant medication for at least 3 months
- You are scheduled for elective (not emergency) total shoulder replacement surgery
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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