Ultrasound Efficacy in Moderate Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis Clinical Trial

Official title: Ultrasound to Enhance Treat-to-Target in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Cross-sectional Study

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The objectives of this research study are to determine the frequency of low synovitis scores by ultrasound in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis in moderate or high disease activity and to compare physician treatment recommendations for patients before versus after receiving ultrasound results. Participants will answer questionnaires about their disease activity and complete a musculoskeletal ultrasound in accordance with the study procedures.

Clinical Trial Description

The purpose of this research study is to determine whether ultrasound technology can improve treatment decisions for patients with rheumatoid arthritis who have elevated disease activity scores. To do so, the investigators will be evaluating rheumatoid arthritis patients with moderate to high disease activity and how ultrasound scans can reveal any new information about the severity of their arthritis. Patients will answer questionnaires to gauge their disease activity as well as the depression, fatigue, and pain they experience as a result of their arthritis. The patients will then undergo an ultrasound examination to evaluate their synovitis levels, which will then be made available to their physician. Physicians will be asked about their disease activity assessments and treatment recommendations before and after ultrasounds are performed. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Arthritis
• Arthritis, Rheumatoid
• Rheumatoid Arthritis

• NCT number: NCT04662359
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: University of Pennsylvania
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: March 3, 2021
• Completion date: December 10, 2022