Can scans predict hand arthritis worsening? new study seeks answers

NCT ID NCT03650673

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 11, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study follows 150 people with early hand osteoarthritis to identify early symptoms using ultrasound and MRI. The goal is to predict which patients are at high risk of joint damage seen on X-rays. Participants must be under 60 with symptoms for less than 3 years. The research does not test a treatment but aims to improve understanding of disease progression.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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

Locations

  • Department of Rheumatology, CHU Montpellier

    RECRUITING

    Montpellier, 34295, France

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

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