Ultrasound to find tendon swelling in psoriatic arthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Skin clinical trials.
This study uses a special ultrasound to look for swelling in the tendons near the knee and heel in people with psoriatic arthritis. It also checks a blood marker to see if it relates to the swelling and disease activity.
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Who can take part
- You have psoriasis, diagnosed by a skin doctor.
- You have psoriatic arthritis, diagnosed by a rheumatologist.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have not had surgery, injury, or trauma to the knee or Achilles tendon.
- You do not have other rheumatic diseases or metabolic conditions that affect tendons.
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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