Rheumatic fever

This trial tests whether placing trained nurses in schools can prevent rheumatic heart disease in children aged 5 to 16 in Nepal and Zambia. The nurses will teach about the disease, check for strep throat, and help kids get antibiotics. The study will measure if this approach low…

This study tests a new program called INSPIRE, designed to support informal caregivers (like family or friends) of older adults with rheumatoid arthritis and frailty. The program involves three sessions with a healthcare professional over 12 weeks, focusing on emotional support, …

This study follows 160 people with inflammatory joint disease who are starting treatment with or without glucocorticoids, or receiving a glucocorticoid injection. Researchers will measure bone turnover markers (P1NP and CTX1) in blood samples every 4 weeks and up to 6 months afte…

This study will follow 300 people with knee osteoarthritis or chronic inflammatory arthritis for up to 10 years. Researchers will collect blood, joint fluid, and platelet-rich plasma samples to look for biomarkers linked to pain, joint damage, and the need for knee replacement. T…

This research study collects health information from 10,000 people with brain inflammation conditions like Long COVID, ME/CFS, and autoimmune diseases. Participants use a smartphone app to share symptoms, health history, and wearable data. The goal is to find disease subtypes and…

This study will observe 800 adults with rheumatoid arthritis in Austria to create a standard screening method for lung complications. Researchers will use CT scans, lung function tests, and AI analysis to identify those at high risk. The goal is to detect lung problems earlier an…