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Blood markers may spot lung trouble in arthritis patients

NCT ID NCT07173582

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

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether two substances in the blood, called MMP7 and MMP9, can help identify lung disease in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers will compare 81 participants: those with rheumatoid arthritis and lung disease, those with rheumatoid arthritis alone, and healthy controls. The goal is to see if these blood markers relate to disease activity and lung damage.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a simple blood test to detect lung disease early in rheumatoid arthritis patients.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage observational study, not a treatment trial. The findings may not lead to a reliable screening tool.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 81 people

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Expected to start

Oct 2025

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Apr 2027

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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

This case control study will be done at Rheumatology Department, Assiut University Hospital. It will include RA patients fulfilling the American College of Rheumatology and European League against Rheumatism (ACR / EULAR) 2010 classification criteria. All patients will be followed by treating rheumatologists per routine clinical care. The patients will be divided into 3 groups: Group (1): RA patients with ILD. Group (2): RA patients without ILD Group (3): Healthy controls

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 1- Age \>18. 2- RA diagnosis according (ACR / EULAR) 2010. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Age \<18 years. 2. Other connective tissue diseases (systemic sclerosis, systemic Lupus and Mixed connective tissue disease) 3. Malignancy 4. Another chest presentation 5. Patient refuse 6. Patients with recent nail trauma 7. Patients with heavy manual activities 8. Poor nailfold hygiene 9. Congestive heart failure 10. Individuals unable to cooperate during the nailfold capillaroscopic examination.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

rheumatoid arthritis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Assuit University

    Asyut, 71111, Egypt

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