Synovial Fluid Bank From Arthritic Patients

Launched by GILLES BOIRE · Aug 3, 2007

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**Trial Summary: Synovial Fluid Bank From Arthritic Patients**

This clinical trial is focused on collecting a special fluid from the joints of patients with arthritis, known as synovial fluid (SF), along with blood samples. The main goal is to study new markers that could help doctors diagnose and predict the progression of arthritis. Researchers want to see how these markers change before and after treatment, which could lead to better ways to manage arthritis symptoms and improve patient care.

If you are an adult with significant swelling in your joints (called joint effusion), you might be eligible to participate in this study. However, if your swelling is due to bleeding, injury, or if you can’t provide at least 3 milliliters of fluid, you may not qualify. Participants will have the opportunity to contribute to important research that could help others with arthritis in the future. Additionally, your involvement will help scientists understand how treatments affect the biomarkers being studied. If you’re interested, the study is currently recruiting participants of all genders and ages.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Significant joint effusion
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Hemorrhagic effusion
• • Traumatic effusion
• • Less than 3 ml total of collected fluid (used for routine analysis and culture)
• • Inability or refusal to consent