RecruitingNCT07315997
The Coronary Artery Calcium and Troponins in Rheumatoid Arthritis (CAT-RA) Study
Sponsor
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Enrollment
120 participants
Start Date
Sep 4, 2024
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have up to 2x the risk of having a heart attack compared to someone without RA. The goal of this study is to identify biomarkers that can help us do a better job of identifying individuals at risk before they develop symptoms of heart disease and start preventative treatment earlier.
Eligibility
Min Age: 35 YearsMax Age: 79 Years
Inclusion Criteria3
- RA diagnosed by a rheumatologist
- Age 40- 79
- ≥1 ASCVD risk factor including prediabetes, hypertension, BMI \>30, current or history of cigarette smoking
Exclusion Criteria3
- Patients on a statin or with a contraindication to statin, on a cholesterol absorption inhibitor, or on a PCSK9 inhibitor
- Patients with diabetes mellitus
- Pregnancy
Interventions
DIAGNOSTIC_TESThigh sensitivity cardiac troponin
Blood measurement of high sensitivity cardiac troponin
Locations(1)
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