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.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Aarhus University Hospital
Aarhus, Central Region of Denmark, 8200, Denmark
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Regional Hospital Holstebro
Holstebro, Central Region of Denmark, 7500, Denmark
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