Aging with arthritis: new study tracks how time takes its toll

NCT ID NCT05463666

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study looks at how getting older changes the way rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects people. Researchers will compare 420 RA patients and 420 healthy adults aged 55-85 to see how disease activity, thinking skills, and physical abilities change with age. The goal is to create age-specific reference charts to help doctors better interpret test results in older adults.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Maastricht UMC+

    Maastricht, Limburg, 6229HX, Netherlands

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