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Study on the Detection of Pleuropulmonary Manifestations in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Prospective Observational Study on the Detection of Pleuropulmonary Manifestations in Rheumatoid Arthritis


Sponsor

Medical University Innsbruck

Enrollment

800 participants

Start Date

Nov 11, 2024

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The aim of the study is to develop a standardized, risk-adapted screening protocol for detecting pleuropulmonary manifestations in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. To assess the risk of these manifestations, a comprehensive range of functional and clinical evaluations will be performed and correlated with structural lung assessments using computed tomography (CT).


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is examining how often people with rheumatoid arthritis develop lung and chest-related complications — and what those complications look like — using routine clinical tests like blood tests, CT scans, and breathing function tests. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 or older - You have a confirmed diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (meeting current medical classification criteria) - You live in Austria - You have signed a consent form **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are pregnant - You are under 18 - You have a medical reason that prevents you from having a blood draw, CT scan, or other routine tests (such as severe needle phobia or claustrophobia) Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Medical University Innsbruck

Innsbruck, Austria, Austria

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