Real-World study tests whether aggressive early treatment improves psoriatic arthritis outcomes
NCT ID NCT03531073
First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study follows people newly diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) to see how a 'treat to target' approach works in everyday clinics. Participants receive standard care, often starting with methotrexate, and their disease activity is tracked over time. The goal is to understand whether aiming for a specific low-disease target leads to better real-life results. This cohort also serves as a foundation for future embedded trials testing new therapies.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only โ not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Methotrexate
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that a treat-to-target approach improves long-term outcomes for people with psoriatic arthritis in everyday clinics.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may not prove cause and effect. The findings depend on routine care, which varies widely.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust
Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7LD, United Kingdom
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