Tiny study peers inside finger joints to unlock RA bone erosion secrets

NCT ID NCT04645381

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at bone erosions in the finger joints of 9 people with rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers use advanced imaging and tissue analysis to see tiny blood vessels and bone structure. The goal is to better understand how joint damage happens, which could lead to better monitoring in the future.

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 improve how doctors monitor bone damage in rheumatoid arthritis patients.

What could go wrong

This is a very small, early observational study with only 9 participants, so findings may not apply broadly. It does not test any treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

rheumatoid arthritis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Aarhus University Hospital

    Aarhus, Central Region of Denmark, 8200, Denmark

  • Regional Hospital Holstebro

    Holstebro, Central Region of Denmark, 7500, Denmark