Could a tiny RNA molecule shed light on rheumatoid arthritis?

NCT ID NCT07796841

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First seen Sep 01, 2026 · Last updated Sep 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers at Sohag University are comparing levels of a long non-coding RNA called GAS5 and a blood protein called IL-6 in people with rheumatoid arthritis versus healthy individuals. The study will measure GAS5 expression in blood samples using a technique called qRT-PCR and check IL-6 levels to see if they relate. The goal is to learn whether these molecules could serve as markers or clues for the disease.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If GAS5 and IL-6 patterns differ in rheumatoid arthritis, they could become markers for diagnosis or targets for future treatments.
What could go wrong
This is a small observational study, so findings may not apply broadly. It measures biological signals, not treatment effects, so it won't directly change care yet.

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Participants

About 50 people

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Expected to start

Oct 2026

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Expected to finish

Oct 2027

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Adult patients diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis according to 2010 ACR/EULAR classification criteria and healthy controls participants who meet the predefined eligibility criteria

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients older than 18 years patients diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis according to the 2010 American collage Rheumatology / European League against Rheumatism (ACR/EULAR) classification criteria Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who did not meet the previous inclusion criteria

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