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Utilization of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound to Detect Subclinical Findings in IBD Patients
Sponsor: Assiut University
Summary
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, frequently presents with musculoskeletal extraintestinal manifestations (EIMs), such as arthritis and enthesitis, affecting up to 50% of patients. These can be subclinical and are often underestimated by physical examination alone. Musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSK-US) is a sensitive, non-invasive tool for detecting both clinical and subclinical inflammation. Despite its benefits, there is no standardized MSK-US protocol specifically for IBD patients. This study aims to develop a structured MSK-US assessment protocol, evaluate its effectiveness in detecting musculoskeletal involvement, and investigate its relationship with IBD disease activity.
Official title: Role of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Detection of Subclinical Findings in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
81
Start Date
2025-10-01
Completion Date
2025-12-30
Last Updated
2025-10-03
Healthy Volunteers
Not specified
Interventions
MSK Ultrasound with Doppler on joints, muscles & tendons
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (MSK-US) is a non-invasive, real-time, and sensitive imaging modality that can detect synovial hypertrophy, joint effusion, enthesitis, tenosynovitis, bursitis, and power Doppler (PD) signal indicative of active inflammation. Unlike standard clinical assessment, which may miss subclinical inflammation.