dEtection of rheumAtoid aRthritis - Interstitial Lung dIseasE by Thoracic ultRasound
Recruiting
Observational Study
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Interstitial Lung Disease
Thoracic Ultrasound
Lung Ultrasound
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
- 280 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Tours · Other
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About This Trial
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that can affect various organs, including the lungs, and lead to rheumatoid arthritis-interstitial lung disease (RA-ILD).
RA-ILD is responsible for increased mortality in rheumatoid arthristis (RA) patients.
The prevalence of RA-ILD varies according to the screening tool used.
The current gold standard is chest CT, but this is an expensive, time-con…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Adult patient (age \> 18 years) followed at CHU of Tours
* Diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis validated according to ACR 2010 criteria, EULAR classification, regardless of time since diagnosis
* Patient who has had or will have a thoracic CT scan and PFT performed as part of ro…
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