Ultrasound may spot arthritis Flare-Ups before symptoms start
NCT ID NCT01765374
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether ultrasound could detect signs of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) relapse before symptoms appear in patients treated with rituximab. Thirty adults with RA who had not responded to at least one TNF-blocking drug were included. Researchers used ultrasound to measure joint inflammation over time, aiming to catch relapses earlier than standard clinical checks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Rituximab
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could help doctors detect rheumatoid arthritis flare-ups earlier, allowing for timely treatment adjustments.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed Phase 4 study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Ultrasound detection may not reliably predict clinical symptoms.
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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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Department of Rheumatology
Le Havre, 76290, France
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Department of Rheumatology CHG Elbeuf
Saint-Aubin-lès-Elbeuf, 76410, France
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Department of Rheumatology, CHU de Caen
Caen, 14033, France
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Department of rheumatology
Rouen, 76031, France
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Normandy
Caen, Le Havre, Rouen, Elbeuf, France
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