New ultrasound technique could spot hidden tendon damage in psoriatic arthritis

NCT ID NCT07188688

Not yet recruiting Diagnosis Sponsor: Assiut University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study will test a special ultrasound technique called shear-wave elastography to see if it can better detect tendon inflammation (enthesitis) in people with psoriatic arthritis. Researchers will compare this method with standard ultrasound and also look at how it relates to a protein called SIRT2 and disease activity. The goal is to improve diagnosis and monitoring of this condition.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Device (LOGIQ P10)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a better, non-invasive way to detect tendon inflammation in psoriatic arthritis, potentially improving diagnosis and monitoring.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 57 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The technique is still experimental and not yet proven to be better than standard methods.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

psoriasis psoriatic arthritis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

SHEAR WAVE ELASTOGRAPHY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Assiut University

Asyut, 71111, Egypt

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