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New study aims to improve monitoring of rheumatoid arthritis with simple blood tests and ultrasound

NCT ID NCT07272850

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

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study will compare blood test results and ultrasound images of joints in 72 people with rheumatoid arthritis. Half are taking JAK inhibitors, and half are on traditional treatments. The goal is to see if certain blood markers can reliably show how active the disease is, which could make monitoring easier and more accurate.

What this could mean

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Active substance
JAK inhibitors
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors better monitor rheumatoid arthritis activity using simple blood tests and ultrasound, potentially guiding more personalized treatment decisions.
What could go wrong
This is a small, observational study that does not test a new treatment. It may not produce clear or widely applicable results due to its limited size and design.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 72 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Dec 2025

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Oct 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Two groups (1)rheumatoid arthritis receiving JAK inhibitors . (2) rheumatoid arthritis receiving traditional treatement

Ages

18 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * • RA patients based on the 2010 American College of Rheumatology (ACR)/European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) classifcation criteria for RA. * Age; 18-60 Exclusion Criteria: * • the presence of other autoimmune diseases (e.g., systemic lupus erythematosus or psoriatic arthritis), * history of active infections, malignancy, or chronic diseases affecting hematological * parameters (e.g., anemia unrelated to RA, chronic kidney disease) * RA patients in remission * pregnant and lactating female patients

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

arthritic joint disease rheumatoid arthritis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis

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