Blood test could predict arthritis severity in kids
NCT ID NCT05534347
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study is collecting blood and joint fluid samples from 300 children and young adults with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) to see if certain markers can predict how severe the disease will become. Researchers will track participants' symptoms, treatments, and joint damage over time. The goal is to find better ways to identify which patients need more aggressive treatment early on.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors predict which children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis will have more severe disease, allowing earlier and more personalized treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to immediate changes in care, and the markers studied might not prove to be reliable predictors.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Rheumatology Department, Cochin Hospital
RECRUITINGParis, IDF, 75014, France
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