RecruitingNCT00512343

Synovial Fluid Bank From Arthritic Patients

Establishment of a Bank of Synovial Fluids and Paired Sera From Arthritic Patients for the Evaluation of New Methods Facilitating the Diagnosis and the Monitoring of Progression and Therapy of Arthritis.

Sponsor

Gilles Boire

Enrollment

500 participants

Start Date

Jun 1, 2002

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Arthritis

Summary

The objectives of this group project is to collect synovial fluid (SF) and paired sera and carry out preclinical studies to evaluate, alone or by combination testings, the potential of novel biomarkers for their prevalence and diagnostic/prognostic values in patients with arthritis, and to determine how therapeutic intervention regulate their levels.

Eligibility

Min Age: 3 YearsMax Age: 95 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This synovial fluid bank collects joint fluid samples from patients with arthritis who already need to have fluid drained from swollen joints. These samples are used in research to understand what causes joint inflammation and to develop better treatments for arthritis. You may be eligible if: - You are between 3 and 95 years old - You have significant joint swelling (effusion) that requires drainage You may NOT be eligible if: - Your joint fluid is bloody (hemorrhagic effusion) or caused by trauma - Less than 3 ml of fluid is collected - You are unable or refuse to provide consent Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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