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)

Brigham and Womens Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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