Adrenal function in rheumatoid arthritis patients on low-dose steroids
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how well your adrenal glands work if you have rheumatoid arthritis and are taking a low dose of corticosteroids (steroids). It aims to see if these treatments affect your adrenal function and to identify what factors might be linked to any problems.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis.
- You have been taking corticosteroid medication for at least 3 weeks.
- Your rheumatoid arthritis is in remission or has low activity, as measured by a score of 3.2 or less on a standard test.
- You have not had a pulse steroid therapy (a high-dose steroid given through a vein) in the last 6 months.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You do not have certain other health problems like uncontrolled diabetes, severe heart failure, advanced kidney disease, or cirrhosis.
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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