Isthmin-1 as a Biomarker of Disease Activity in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Correlation With Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Findings

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18-65
SponsorAmera Imam Abdel - Ghany Ahmed

About this trial

The goal of this case control study is to detect serum isthmin-1 level in RA patient compered to healthy control . The main questions it aims to answer are:

what is the serum isthmin-1 level in RA patient? what is the correlation between serum isthmin-1 and RA disease activity? what is the correlation between serum isthmin-1 level and MSUS finding in RA patients?

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

None

Disqualifiers

Patients less than 18 years old.

Patients with other autoimmune diseases.

Participants with active infections, malignancies or diabetes.

Recent hand surgery, trauma, deformity and neurological conditions affecting hand function

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Not listed

Trial groups

66 Participants
are grouped into 2 trial groups

Locations

This trial has no locations

Sponsors and collaborators

Amera Imam Abdel - Ghany Ahmed

Lead sponsor

Assiut University

Sponsor institution