Laser-based Photoacoustic Tomography of Human Inflammatory Arthritis
Recruiting
Observational Study
Arthritis, Rheumatoid
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 113 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan · Other
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About This Trial
The purpose of this feasibility study is to determine if a new emerging technology called photoacoustic tomography (PAT) can be adapted for use in humans for the detection of chronic rheumatoid arthritis.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Men and women 18 years of age or older can participate in this study.
* Patients can participate in this study if they have had rheumatoid arthritis for more than 2 years and their rheumatologist has referred them to this study.
* Patients can participate as a healthy voluntee…
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