Bone scans for diagnosing foot and ankle osteoarthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study is testing whether a special type of bone scan (called triphasic bone scan and SPECT/CT) can accurately diagnose osteoarthritis in the foot or ankle. If you have chronic pain in these areas, participating may help confirm if osteoarthritis is the cause.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have had foot or ankle pain for a while that a doctor thinks may be due to osteoarthritis.
- You have not had any surgery or joint replacement on the affected foot or ankle.
- You do not have bone tumors, active infection, or inflammatory arthritis like rheumatoid arthritis or gout.
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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