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15-Hydroxyprostaglandin Dehydrogenase in Osteoarthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis
Sponsor: Assiut University
Summary
To evaluate serum and synovial fluid 15-PGDH levels in patients with osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis and determine their associations with clinical and musculoskeletal ultrasound features. To compare 15-PGDH concentrations among patients with knee osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis with knee effusion To evaluate whether serum 15-PGDH reflects intra-articular 15-PGDH concentrations. Analysis the level of 15-PGDH in relation to disease activity and severity of both diseases.
Official title: 15-Hydroxyprostaglandin Dehydrogenase in Osteoarthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis: Associations With Clinical and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Features.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
51
Start Date
2026-08-02
Completion Date
2028-08-02
Last Updated
2026-08-07
Healthy Volunteers
Yes