Ultrasound study of finger tendon swelling in rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Immune system & allergy, Skin clinical trials.
This study uses ultrasound to look at swelling around the tendons in your fingers, which can happen in early rheumatoid arthritis. It aims to help doctors understand and maybe catch the disease earlier, which could lead to better treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis within the past year, OR you have joint pain without swelling but have positive blood tests for rheumatoid arthritis, OR you are a healthy adult without any inflammatory joint disease.
- You do not have psoriasis-related arthritis, gout, lupus, an active infection, or are not pregnant.
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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