Can scans predict hand arthritis? new study seeks answers

NCT ID NCT03650673

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study follows 150 people with early hand osteoarthritis to see if imaging techniques like ultrasound and MRI can predict which patients will get worse over time. Researchers will track joint changes on X-rays and look for links to symptoms like pain and swelling. The goal is to identify high-risk patients earlier, but this study does not test any treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis susceptibility 2

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Department of Rheumatology, CHU Montpellier

    RECRUITING

    Montpellier, 34295, France

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••