Laser tech could spot arthritis early

NCT ID NCT00748254

First seen Jan 26, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study tests a new imaging method called photoacoustic tomography (PAT) to see if it can help diagnose rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers will scan the joints of people with arthritis and healthy volunteers every two weeks for up to 10 weeks. The goal is to find out if PAT can accurately detect signs of arthritis.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Universtity of Michigan Health System

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    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

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