Using ultrasound to find tendon inflammation in psoriatic arthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Skin clinical trials.
This study uses a special ultrasound technique to detect inflammation in the tendons (enthesitis) of people with psoriatic arthritis. It also looks at a protein called SIRT2 to see if it relates to disease activity.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have psoriasis diagnosed by a skin doctor using the PASI score.
- You have psoriatic arthritis diagnosed by a rheumatologist using the CASPAR criteria.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You do not have a metabolic disease that affects tendons (like diabetes or gout).
- You have not had surgery, injury, or trauma to your kneecap or Achilles tendon.
- You do not have any other rheumatic disease (like rheumatoid arthritis).
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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