Simple neck scan could save hearts of arthritis patients

NCT ID NCT07611747

First seen Jun 03, 2026 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether using a carotid ultrasound (a neck scan) can better prevent heart attacks and strokes in people with inflammatory rheumatic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis, and lupus. These patients have a higher heart risk that standard risk scores often miss. About 1,944 participants aged 50 and older will be randomly assigned to either get the ultrasound or standard care, and researchers will track major heart events over 4 years.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hispital Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Murcia, Murcia, Spain

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  • Hospital General Universitario de Alicante

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    Alicante, Alicante, Spain

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  • Hospital General Universitario de Ciudad Real

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    Ciudad Real, Ciudad Real, Spain

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  • Hospital Sierrallana

    RECRUITING

    Torrelavega, Cantabria, Spain

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  • Hospital Universitari Son LLàtzer

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    Palma, Isla Baleares, Spain

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  • Hospital Universitario Araba

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    Vitoria-Gasteiz, Álava, Spain

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  • Hospital Universitario La Paz

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    Madrid, Madrid, Spain

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  • Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla

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    Santander, Cantabria, Spain

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  • Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal

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    Madrid, Madrid, Spain

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  • Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía

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    Córdoba, Córdoba, Spain

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  • Hospital Universitario Vall d'Hebrón

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    Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain

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  • Hospital Universitario de Basurto

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    Bilbao, Vizcaya, Spain

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  • Hospital Universitario de Canarias

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    San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

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  • Hospital Universitario de Elche

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    Elche, Alicante, Spain

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  • Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Dr. Negrín

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    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain

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  • Hospital Vega Baja de Orihuela

    RECRUITING

    Orihuela, Alicante, Spain

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  • Hospital de Laredo

    RECRUITING

    Laredo, Cantabria, Spain

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