Tiny foot pockets may explain RA pain

NCT ID NCT05698563

First seen Sep 30, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 31 times

Summary

This study looked at whether small fluid-filled sacs between the foot bones, called intermetatarsal bursitis, cause pain in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Only 3 patients were enrolled before the study ended early. Researchers used MRI and ultrasound to find these sacs and track pain changes.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Rigshospitalet Glostrup

    Glostrup Municipality, 2600, Denmark

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