Can a heart scan save lives in rheumatoid arthritis? major study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07363980
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will use advanced heart scans (coronary CT angiography) on 4,000 people with rheumatoid arthritis aged 50-75. The goal is to better understand why people with this condition have higher risks of heart attacks, strokes, and lung problems. Researchers will track participants for up to 10 years to see how early signs of disease relate to future health events.
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 lead to better ways to identify and manage heart and lung problems in people with rheumatoid arthritis, potentially reducing heart attacks and strokes.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly test a new drug or cure. The results may take years and might not lead to immediate changes in care.
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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, Denmark
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Esbjerg Hospital
Esbjerg, Denmark
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Regional Hospital Gødstrup
Herning, Denmark
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Silkeborg Regional Hospital
Herning, Denmark
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