Ultrasound Efficacy in Moderate Rheumatoid Arthritis
Last updated on July 2021Recruitment
- Recruitment Status
- Recruiting
- Estimated Enrollment
- Same as current
Summary
- Conditions
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Design
- Allocation: N/AIntervention Model: Single Group AssignmentIntervention Model Description: This single-arm pilot interventional study will evaluate the potential for ultrasound to improve disease activity assessments for patients with rheumatoid arthritis with clinical scores indicating moderate or high disease activity. Patient facing measures including the Routine Assessment of Patient Index Data (RAPID)3 and the Clinical Disease Activity (CDAI) will be used to determine patient disease activity, as well as whether patients are eligible for the study. The investigators will also collect inflammatory marker levels (including C-reactive protein) and ultrasound assessment to determine severity of illness and for physicians to determine treatment recommendations. Additional patient information will be obtained via chart reviews, and providers will complete pre- and post-ultrasound assessments of the patients.Masking: None (Open Label)Masking Description: All patients will receive the ultrasound assessment, so there is no need for maskingPrimary Purpose: Diagnostic
Participation Requirements
- Age
- Between 18 years and 125 years
- Gender
- Both males and females
Description
The purpose of this research study is to determine whether ultrasound technology can improve treatment decisions for patients with rheumatoid arthritis who have elevated disease activity scores. To do so, the investigators will be evaluating rheumatoid arthritis patients with moderate to high diseas...
The purpose of this research study is to determine whether ultrasound technology can improve treatment decisions for patients with rheumatoid arthritis who have elevated disease activity scores. To do so, the investigators will be evaluating rheumatoid arthritis patients with moderate to high disease activity and how ultrasound scans can reveal any new information about the severity of their arthritis. Patients will answer questionnaires to gauge their disease activity as well as the depression, fatigue, and pain they experience as a result of their arthritis. The patients will then undergo an ultrasound examination to evaluate their synovitis levels, which will then be made available to their physician. Physicians will be asked about their disease activity assessments and treatment recommendations before and after ultrasounds are performed.
Tracking Information
- NCT #
- NCT04662359
- Collaborators
- Not Provided
- Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Michael George, MD, MSCE University of Pennsylvania
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