Checking heart health in early rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Heart & circulation, Immune system & allergy, Skin clinical trials.
This study looks at people with very early rheumatoid arthritis to see if a simple blood test and an ultrasound of the neck can show early signs of heart artery damage. The goal is to catch heart disease risk sooner in RA patients.
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Who can take part
- You must have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) within the last 6 months.
- You must be between 18 and 49 years old.
- You must not have heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol treated with medication.
- You must not have other chronic conditions like kidney or liver disease.
- You must not be pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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