Long-term Observation of Patients With Early Rheumatoid Arthritis
| Status: | Active, not recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Rheumatology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 4/21/2016 |
| Start Date: | January 1993 |
| End Date: | July 2023 |
The purpose of this research is to observe the effects of RA over a long period in order to
learn which of the early characteristics of patients' early RA predict future joint damage
and disability. We also investigate whether certain treatments can prevent or slow the
development of joint damage and disability. Additionally, the costs and effects of RA on the
patient are studied in order to improve the methods used to measure these effects. Clinical,
demographic, radiographic, and laboratory measures are taken by the rheumatologist in the
office. In addition, patient questionnaires are mailed & completed by the patient and
returned to the coordinating center at UCLA. All information obtained by these means will be
studied in their effects on early, severe RA.
learn which of the early characteristics of patients' early RA predict future joint damage
and disability. We also investigate whether certain treatments can prevent or slow the
development of joint damage and disability. Additionally, the costs and effects of RA on the
patient are studied in order to improve the methods used to measure these effects. Clinical,
demographic, radiographic, and laboratory measures are taken by the rheumatologist in the
office. In addition, patient questionnaires are mailed & completed by the patient and
returned to the coordinating center at UCLA. All information obtained by these means will be
studied in their effects on early, severe RA.
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Inclusion Criteria:
- >=6 swollen joints & >=9 tender joints
- symmetrical rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
- <= 2 years worth of symptoms
- rheumatoid factor seropositivity
Exclusion Criteria:
- <18 years old
- Inability to see rheumatologist, complete questionnaires (lack of compliance)
- >2 years worth of symptoms
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