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A patient questionnaire may rival lab tests for spotting rheumatoid arthritis flares

NCT ID NCT07801261

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Sohag University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 03, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers at Sohag University are studying 150 people with rheumatoid arthritis to see whether the Rheumatoid Arthritis Impact of Disease (RAID) questionnaire can reliably detect disease flares. They will compare the questionnaire's performance with other standard disease activity indices. The goal is to find a simpler, patient-centered way to monitor the disease and guide treatment decisions.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If the RAID questionnaire proves reliable, doctors could use it to spot rheumatoid arthritis flares more easily and adjust treatment sooner.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. The questionnaire may not match the accuracy of lab-based disease activity scores.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 150 people

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Expected to start

Aug 2026

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Expected to finish

Aug 2027

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

This study will include 100 established Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients according the 2010 ACR/EULAR classification criteria for RA, who will be recruited from Rheumatology and Rehabilitation department at Sohag university hospital, in addition to 50 controls will be matched for sex, age, and level of schooling

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * • Patients fulfill the 2010 ACR/EULAR classification criteria of Rheumatoid arthritis is based on the confirmed presence of synovitis in at least one joint, absence of an alternative diagnosis better explaining the synovitis, and achievement of a total score of 6 or greater (of a possible 10) from the individual scores in four domains : 1. number and site of involved joints (range 0-5) 2. serological abnormality (range 0-3) 3. elevated acute-phase response (range 0-1) 4. symptom duration (two levels; range 0-1). * Age above 18 years old. * Patient cooperative and can answer questions Exclusion Criteria: * • Other rheumatologic or collagen diseases. * Age below 18 years and above 65 years. * Uncooperative patients.

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Conditions

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rheumatoid arthritis

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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)

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