Finding Early Rheumatoid Arthritis
Proof of Concept of an Internet-based Series Design Case-finding System for Very Early Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Research has shown that early aggressive use of medicines may stop rheumatoid arthritis (RA)or slow its damage. The key to this is to find people with early symptoms which could be RA and have them get a diagnosis, treatment and follow-up.
This study will recruit persons who've gone to the internet looking for information about their symptoms. After answering a screening survey, the person with possible symptoms will be linked to the study website for a more detailed symptom questionnaire.
After completing that questionnaire the person will receive information about the second part of the study which includes an examination with a rheumatologist (arthritis doctor)and laboratory tests.
Based on the joint examination and laboratory tests, the rheumatologist will tell the person the likelihood of having RA, and make recommendations and if needed a referral for care and treatment. Treatment is not a part of this study.
This study will also compare the information on the subject's questionnaires to the doctor's joint examination and the laboratory tests with the hope of developing a simple inexpensive case finding questionnaire.
研究概览
研究类型
注册 (预期的)
联系人和位置
学习地点
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Massachusetts
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Boston、Massachusetts、美国、02115
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
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参与标准
资格标准
适合学习的年龄
接受健康志愿者
有资格学习的性别
取样方法
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描述
Inclusion Criteria:
- Joint pain or swelling for less than 3 months
- Be able to use the internet
Exclusion Criteria:
- Non English speaking
- Diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis
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初级完成 (预期的)
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首次提交
首先提交符合 QC 标准的
首次发布 (估计)
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上次提交的符合 QC 标准的更新
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