Lung damage may start early in rheumatoid arthritis, study hopes to find clues

NCT ID NCT03192267

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Nebraska Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how often lung disease occurs in people recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Researchers will use CT scans, breathing tests, and blood samples to detect lung changes and search for biomarkers that could predict lung problems. The goal is to better understand and identify lung involvement early in RA.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to: If successful, this could help identify early signs of lung disease in rheumatoid arthritis patients, leading to earlier monitoring and treatment.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, so it does not test a treatment. The findings may not lead to immediate changes in care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lung disorder rheumatoid arthritis

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RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

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University of Nebraska Medical Center
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Omaha, Nebraska, 68198, United States

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