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Evaluation of the Incidence of Fibromyalgia Syndrome and Its Effect on Quality of Life in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, autoimmune, systemic inflammatory disease with a prevalence of approximately 1%. With a lifetime development rate of 3.6%, rheumatoid arthritis is seen 1.7% more in women than in men. Although there are no diagnostic criteria for rheumatoid arthritis, ACR / EULAR 2010 classification criteria are frequently used in diagnosis. Symptom duration, number of swollen joints, acute phase reactants and serology are used in these criteria. Fibromyalgia syndrome is characterized by chronic widespread pain, fatigue, exercise disorders and cognitive impairment. Although the prevalence of fibromyalgia syndrome in the general population is between 2-4%, it is one of the most common conditions encountered by rheumatologists. A treat to target strategy is recommended in rheumatoid arthritis disease management. This approach suggests close monitoring of disease activity and treatment change in cases where the goal is not achieved. The prevalence of fibromyalgia in rheumatoid arthritis patients was found to be 5-52% in meta-analyzes due to the heterogeneity of fibromyalgia criteria used in studies. This study, it was aimed to evaluate the effect of secondary fibromyalgia syndrome, which is frequently found in rheumatoid arthritis and characterized by symptoms such as fatigue and widespread pain, on rheumatoid arthritis disease activation and patients' quality of life.

Start: April 2021

Persona Ti-Nidium Post-Market Clinical Follow-up

The main objectives of this study are to evaluate overall clinical performance and safety of the Persona Ti-Nidium implant in total knee arthroplasty.

Start: May 2021

Autologous Adipose-derived Stem Cells (AdMSCs) for Rheumatoid Arthritis

This is an investigational new drug clinical trial for combined Phase 1 dose escalation study and Phase 2a randomized, placebo controlled and double blinded study using intravenous injection of autologous adipose stem cells (Celltex AdMSCs) for rheumatoid arthritis patients. All subjects are monitored for safety (adverse events/severe adverse events) and evaluated for RAPID3, DAS28 and ACR20 regarding AdMSCs up to 52 weeks study duration.

Start: June 2021

Exceed ABT Acetabular Cup Cementless System

A Post-market Clinical Follow-up Study to provide safety, performance and clinical benefits data on the Exceed ABT acetabular cup (implants and instruments) when used in combination with ceramic liners or polyethylene articulating liners bearing Options. A single-center, cohort observational clinical outcomes study

Start: July 2010

Utilizing MRI for Earlier Diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis

MRI has been shown to be helpful in identifying patients who present with undifferentiated inflammatory arthritis who will develop RA within a one year follow up period. The absence of other clinically apparent symptoms often causes delays in diagnosis of RA. The use of the MRI in conjunction with the physical examination has the potential to reduce diagnostic delay. Earlier diagnosis would allow for earlier treatment implementation for better patient outcomes.

Start: January 2019

ROSA Robot Used in Total Knee Replacement Post Market Study

This is a prospective, multicenter clinical study designed to facilitate the collection and evaluation of workflow efficiency, patient pain and function, and adverse event data. This clinical study will include Persona, NexGen, and Vanguard product families using the ROSA Total Knee Robotic System or conventional instrumentation. The primary objective of this study is to collect and compare clinical and surgical data using the commercially available ROSA Total Knee robotic instrumentation and conventional instrumentation.

Start: May 2020

Sacral Nerve Stimulation for Mild-to-Moderate or Refractory Rheumatoid Arthritis

This pilot study will assess the efficacy of sacral never stimulation (SNS) for the treatment of adult patients with active, mild-to-moderate rheumatoid arthritis or those with refractory disease. The study will enroll 60 subjects in a single center. All eligible subjects will be randomly divided into two groups at a ratio of 1:1. Half of the subjects will receive SNS (treatment) and the other half will receive sham stimulation (control). Subjects will be followed up for 2-4 weeks, according to their response to the treatment. Disease activity score, patient report outcomes and serum inflammatory cytokines will be observed before and after treatment.

Start: March 2021

Myocardial Inflammation in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Descriptive Study

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients have a higher prevalence of subclinical atherosclerosis than the general population. In addition, RA patients experience higher rates of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). There is evidence that myocardial mechanics and left ventricular diastolic function are more abnormal in the RA population and these changes occur earlier than in the general population. Recently a study suggested that RA patient have abnormal myocardial inflammation during a disease flare and that this is improved with anti-inflammatory treatment. This study is aimed at describing the prevalence of myocardial inflammation in patients during active RA disease flares and comparing that with RA patients who are in remission. Investigators hope to show that abnormalities in myocardial inflammation on PET imaging correlate with abnormalities in myocardial strain on echocardiography. Coronary CT will be performed to establish the presence of subclinical atherosclerosis and whether its presence affects changes in either myocardial inflammation or myocardial strain. The hypothesis is that patients with evidence of myocardial inflammation during the course of their RA disease are more likely to develop HFpEF during their lifetime. Although the present study will not be of a duration to assess outcome, it will provide descriptive data which may help guide future prospective study of patients with RA which may help guide appropriate cardiovascular testing in this high risk population.

Start: June 2018

Consortium of Early Arthritis Cohorts USA

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis. In the US, it is estimated that as many as 3 million adults may suffer from the disease. Fortunately in the last few years, a shift in strategy toward the earlier institution of disease modifying drugs and the availability of new classes of medications have greatly improved the outcomes that can be expected by most patients. The goal of treatment now aims toward achieving the lowest possible level of arthritis disease activity and even remission, if possible as early on as possible. Research has shown that this translates into minimized joint damage and enhanced physical function and quality of life for the RA patient. This also requires that a diagnosis of RA be made as early on as possible, and herein lies the challenge, i.e. identifying the RA patient early on in the course of their disease.

Start: December 2014

MH004 Topical Cream in Healthy Adult Volunteers and Participants With Atopic Dermatitis or Rheumatoid Arthritis

This is a Phase Ia/Ib Study of MH004 in Healthy Adult Volunteers, participants with Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis and participants with Mild to Moderate Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Start: April 2021

Impact of Guided Care With the Vectra DA Multi-biomarker Disease Activity (MBDA) Blood Test

Nine months multi-center prospective, randomized observational study, two arm trial to evaluate the effect of MBDA score-guided care on disease activity and medical costs.

Start: October 2018

Biotherapies and Therapeutic Education in Chronic Inflammatory Rheumatism

The hypothesis is that group interaction associated with individual interviews intensify the acquisition of safety skills compared to individual interviews alone in patients with CIR treated by subcutaneous biotherapies.

Start: January 2019

Virtual Reality Meditation for Fatigue

This study will examine the feasibility and acceptability of using virtual reality (VR) meditation to manage fatigue in outpatients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The specific aims of this feasibility study include: 1) examining the feasibility of implementing VR meditation as an adjunct for managing fatigue in outpatients with rheumatoid arthritis; 2) determine the acceptability of using VR-delivered meditation training for fatigue management in outpatients with rheumatoid arthritis; and 3) is to explore outpatient's experience of using VR-delivered meditation to manage fatigue.

Start: August 2019

Prospective Longitudinal Effects of Intra-articular Corticosteroid Injection on Synovial Fluid Oxygen

Inflammatory arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) are characterized by synovial inflammation of joints, potentially leading to joint destruction and functional disability. Inflamed joints have lower oxygen levels. Studying how oxygen level within the joint affect inflammation may lead to new treatments for patients with arthritis. Anti-inflammatory corticosteroid injection into the joint is well tolerated and widely used in clinical practice but its effects on oxygen level within joints is unknown. Therefore, patients who require corticosteroid injection into the joint as routine clinical care will have biological samples collected before and after the injection. This will give new information to put into context the biological effects within the joint, and accelerate development of new treatment approaches in the future.

Start: June 2021

The ATtune Knee Outcome Study

To accomodate dissatisfied patients with a total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and improve outcomes, several knee systems have been developed. The cemented ATTUNE TKA shows superiority over other established knee systems at short-term, abating with longer follow-up. There have been no studies reporting on the results of the uncemented version of the ATTUNE. Therefore, the main objective of the current study was to report patient reported outcome measures (PROMs), survivorship and complications associated with the uncemented ATTUNE TKA.

Start: February 2020

Ultrasound Assessment of Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Who Changed Diet

The purpose of this research study is to evaluate if a weight loss intervention will improve your rheumatoid arthritis disease activity.

Start: October 2016

Effects of Insoles in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis: Randomized Controlled Trial.

Deformity and foot pain is nearly omnipresent (90%) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), due to the interaction between inflammation and abnormal biomechanical. These cause instability in the hindfoot, which cause deformity of the forefoot, and they cause more pressure on the plantar forefoot and more pain during daily activities. Non-pharmacological interventions (insole, footwear) have an important role, reducing pain and disability, increasing the effectiveness and improving daily activities.

Start: January 2021

Brigham and Women's Rheumatoid Arthritis Sequential Study

The goal of the present study is to establish a prospective observational cohort of Rheumatoid Arthritis patients in order to Determine and validate biomarkers that predict drug response and toxicity in RA. Determine and validate biomarkers that predict disease activity and prognosis in RA. Evaluate the natural history of treated RA in terms of its clinical, functional and economic outcomes.

Start: March 2003

Information and Acceptability of Biosimilars

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis or spondyloarthritis, currently treated or about to be started with anti-TNF original drug adalimumab or etanercept will be included and randomized to either " information leaflet only " or " information leaflet + nurse information " arms, just before they see their rheumatologist for periodic assessment of disease and treatment. Patients from the " information leaflet only " arm will be distributed individually a dedicated leaflet with written generic informations about the use of biosimilars in rheumatic diseases (individual and societal advantages, pharmaceutical development, scientific efficacy and safety results). Patients from the " " information leaflet + nurse information " arm will be delivered the same leaflet, and additionally offered to have a dedicated individual interview with a specialist nurse, who will orally discuss informations about biosimilars based on a standardized talk, completed by answers to any questions by the patient. The rheumatologist will then propose, unless inappropriate based on clinical evaluation of the patient, a change in the treatment of patients from the original drug to the corresponding biosimilar. The primary outcome will be the observed proportions of patients actually receiving the biosimilar drug at the 6-months follow-up visit in the 2 compared arms. Secondary outcomes will be average time spent by the nurse to adequatley inform the patient, the proportion of patients from the intervention arm who have actually asked for the nurse information interview, and the reasons for refusal of biosimilars, when appropriate.

Start: July 2020

Ultrasound Efficacy in Moderate Rheumatoid Arthritis

The objectives of this research study are to determine the frequency of low synovitis scores by ultrasound in patients with RA in moderate or high disease activity and to compare physician treatment recommendations for patients before versus after receiving ultrasound results. Participants will answer questionnaires about their disease activity and complete a musculoskeletal ultrasound in accordance with the study procedures.

Start: March 2021