Ultrasound imaging of tendon attachment points in psoriatic arthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Skin clinical trials.
This study uses special ultrasound imaging to look at the places where tendons attach to bone (called entheses) in people with psoriatic arthritis. The goal is to see how these images compare to those of healthy people, which may help doctors understand and monitor the condition better.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis (using standard criteria).
- You are willing to undergo a physical exam, lab tests, and ultrasound imaging of your tendons and joints.
- You have not had any recent surgery, fracture, or major injury at the tendon attachment sites being studied.
- You have not had injections (like steroids or platelet-rich plasma) at these sites in the past 3 months.
- You do not have any other inflammatory rheumatic or connective tissue disease.
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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