Whole body MRI for inflammatory back disease
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial uses a whole body MRI scan to find inflammation in the spine and joints in people with a type of arthritis called axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). It aims to see if the scan can detect disease activity and track changes over time, helping doctors choose the right treatment.
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Who can take part
- You must have had back pain, joint swelling, or tendon inflammation that started before age 45.
- You have had chronic back pain for more than 3 months, or have arthritis mainly in the lower limbs, or have enthesitis (inflammation where tendons attach to bone), or have dactylitis (sausage-like swelling of fingers or toes).
- You have not yet been diagnosed but are suspected of having axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), either with or without visible changes on regular X-rays.
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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