Hanyang University Medical Center Arthritis Network

January 3, 2007 updated by: Hanyang University

Rheumatoid arthritis is a relatively common autoimmune disease that affects about 1% of the population. Its impact on health-related quality of life of the affected patients and the national medical cost are enormous. However, a systemic prospective cohort study of rheumatoid arthritis has not yet been established in Korea, so data on characteristics and prognosis of Korean rheumatoid arthritis and their response to therapy and adverse events are limited. Therefore establishment of large prospective cohort of Korean rheumatoid arthritis is imperative.

With inauguration of a steadfast prospective cohort of Korean rheumatoid arthritis patients in The Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases at Hanyang University, where patients gather from all over Korea forming the largest and most diverse patient pool in Korea, we will be able to define the characteristics and prognosis of Korean rheumatoid arthritis patients and gather information on treatment response and adverse events. This will eventually lead to improvement of health-related quality of life in Korean rheumatoid arthritis patients and provide opportunity for reliable comparison study with research institutes from other countries. The data gathered through the cohort will provide valuable foundational information for the genetic studies, pharmacological economic analyses, and standard treatment guidelines of Korean rheumatoid arthritis patients.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Detailed Description

This study is a longitudinal prospective cohort of Korean rheumatoid arthritis patients comprising of all Korean adult rheumatoid arthritis patients satisfying the 1987 revised American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria and voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study with following objectives;

Primary Objectives:

  1. Gather information on treatment response and adverse events of various pharmacological therapies for treatment of Korean rheumatoid arthritis patients
  2. Identify the incidence and mortality rates of concurrent diseases including the cardiovascular & gastrointestinal diseases and assess the contributing factors involved

Secondary Objectives:

Enrich understanding of disease characteristics, treatment response and adverse events in Korean rheumatoid arthritis to promote health and increase the health-related quality of life in Korean rheumatoid arthritis patients

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment

1500

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Korea, Republic of
      • Seoul, Korea, Republic of, 133-792
        • The Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, Hanyang University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Korean adult rheumatoid arthritis patients satisfying the 1987 revised American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Defined Population
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Hanyang University

Collaborators

Wyeth is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Sang-Cheol Bae, MD, PhD, MPH, Hanyang University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2007

Study Completion

January 1, 2012

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 3, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 3, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

January 4, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

January 4, 2007

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 3, 2007

Last Verified

January 1, 2007

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Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • HUMAN

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