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Filter by:This study evaluates clinical responses and cost-effectiveness of using etanercept (ETN) and conventional synthetic Disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (csDMARDs) with treat-to-target strategy in ankylosing spondylitis patients. Half of participants will be used treat-to-target strategy with ETN and csDMARDs, while the others will be used conventional therapy scheme with ETN only.
Chronic pain affects more than 50 million adults in the United States and is estimated to cost the nation more than $560 billion dollars each year. Regular physical activity is widely recognized as essential for maintaining health for all individuals, but is particularly important for individuals with chronic pain (ICPs) as physical activity can prevent further deconditioning and may even improve pain outcomes. Previous literature has shown that certain categories of partner behaviors (e.g., solicitous, punishing, distracting) are associated with different health outcomes for ICPs, and recently researchers have begun examining partner behaviors through the lens of Self-Determination Theory, specifically looking at the effects of autonomy support from a spouse on physical activity among ICPs. Partner autonomy support has been positively associated with physical activity levels and better health outcomes, but no studies to date have explored what factors predict whether or not a partner will use an autonomy supportive interpersonal style (as opposed to a controlling interpersonal style) with the ICP. Similarly, more research is needed on the mechanisms by which autonomy support promotes positive outcomes for ICPs. Though receiving autonomy support has been linked to increased physical activity and improved mental health, no studies have yet tested the full Self-Determination Theory model as one possible explanation of the link between this form of partner support and desirable health outcomes. In particular, it is important to understand the ICP's perspective on how partner autonomy support influences need satisfaction and autonomous motivation as possible mediators between autonomy support and ICP physical activity. Furthermore, little research has explored other need supportive behaviors or their need frustrating counterparts. The current study will not only provide greater understanding of autonomy support, but will also expand the literature regarding these other need supportive and need thwarting behaviors. Lastly, given the value of need supportive behaviors from one's partner, it is essential to evaluate how partner perceptions of those need supportive behaviors align with ICP's perceptions of those behaviors. Any need support a partner provides is likely moderated by the ICP's perception of that support.
To evaluate the efficacy of Tofacitinib in reducing inflammation in the sacroiliac joints and spine on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in patients with active Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) with axial Involvement (BASDAI [Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index] ≥ 4 and total backpain ≥ 4 despite treatment with NSAIDs plus evidence of active inflammation in the sacroiliac joints or spine on MRI).
The primary objective of this study is to demonstrate equivalence of the pharmacokinetic (PK) profile of MSB11022 administered by either an auto-injector (AI) or a pre-filled syringe (PFS) as single subcutaneous (s.c.) injection of 40 mg.
A joint meeting of the ASAS (Assessment of Spondyloarthritis Internal Society) and SPARTAN (Spondyloarthritis Research and Treatment Network) executive boards recommended that the existing ASAS classification criteria for spondyloarthritis undergo further validation. SPARTAN is in charge of conducting a a prospective study of a North American cohort of patients presenting with undiagnosed active chronic back pain to rheumatologists in the US and Canada, and one site in Mexico. ASAS is in charge of conducting a similar study in Europe and other parts of the world.
The MICROSPA project aims to compare gut microbiota, serum cytokines, and PBMC of patients suffering from Crohn's disease (CD) associated or not to spondylarthritis (SpA). 3 groups of patients will be analyzed: patients suffering from CD alone, patients suffering from SpA alone, patients suffering from CD and SpA. One group of healthy controls will be analysed as a comparator. Fecal microbiota will be determined by bacteriome, virome and fungome NGS sequencing
The primary objective of the study is to demonstrate the beneficial effect of a 3 months home-based physical exercise program supervised by online videos, in addition to the usual recommendations, in comparison with usual physical activity as recommended by the WHO. The secondary objectives of the study are : 1. to compare the following criteria between 2 groups at 3 and 6 months: - quality of life; - other measures of disease activity ; - sleep quality ; - walking ability - muscle strength of; - professional activity; - cost of cares; - evolution of weight, BMI and waist. 2. to evaluate the observance of physical activity program and its tolerance at 3 and 6 months.
This case control study aims to determine whether spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is associated with autoimmune diseases and to update the incidence of SCAD in a population-based cohort.
Axial spondyloarthropathy (SpA) is the most common inflammatory rheumatism (1% of the general population) with important medico-economic consequences. Fatigue is a major feature of SA. It can be defined as a feeling of reduced muscle capacity, lack of energy and exhaustion. The fatigue reaches an abnormally high level (fatigue severity score (FSS) ≥4, called severe fatigue in this protocol) in more than two thirds of patients with SA. Skeletal muscle repercussions are present during SA. It is characterized by a decrease in exercise capacity independently of pain and ankylosis but is associated with a decrease in strength and muscle mass, the importance of which varies from one study to another. The link between fatigue (subjective sensation) and the skeletal muscular impact (objective) of SA has never been studied.
To explore the association among TCM pattern, TCM tongue diagnosis and TCM pulse diagnosis for Autoimmune disease and Dry eye syndrome