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Early Rheumatoid Arthritis Lung Disease Study
Sponsor: University of Nebraska
Summary
Extra-articular (outside of joints) disease occurs in approximately 50% of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, with the lung being a common site of involvement. The goals of this study are to investigate and characterize lung disease and its prevalence in early RA participants. This will be done through pulmonary function and high resolution chest computed tomography (CT), questionnaires, and serum studies. Another goal is to find novel biomarkers, such anti-malondialdehyde-acetaldehyde (MAA) antibodies, as predictors of lung disease in RA participants.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
19 Years - 90 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2017-03-31
Completion Date
2029-03
Last Updated
2025-08-08
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Locations (1)
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, Nebraska, United States