Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteosarcopenia: Associated Factors
Launched by KONYA BEYHEKIM TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL · Mar 16, 2025
Trial Information
Current as of April 29, 2025
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ClinConnect Summary
This clinical trial is studying the connection between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and two other conditions: osteosarcopenia (which is a combination of osteoporosis and sarcopenia, or loss of muscle mass and strength). The researchers want to see how common these conditions are in people with RA compared to healthy individuals. They will look at how sarcopenia affects the risk of osteoporosis, falling, and breaking bones. The study will involve 100 people with RA and 100 healthy participants, all of whom will be carefully chosen based on specific criteria.
To participate, individuals need to be over 50 years old and have a diagnosis of RA. They should also be able to complete the study questionnaires and tests and agree to participate by signing a consent form. During the study, participants will have their medical history taken, undergo various tests, and provide blood samples to measure levels related to RA. This information will help researchers understand how RA might influence muscle and bone health. It's important to note that certain health conditions and disabilities may exclude someone from participating in the trial.
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Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion criteria:
- • 1. Being diagnosed with RA according to the ACR/EULAR 2010 criteria
- • 2. Being a female or male over the age of 50
- • 3. Having the mental and physical capacity to complete the study questionnaires and tests
- • 4. Providing voluntary consent to participate in the study by signing the Informed Consent Form
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • 1. Having an acute illness/disability or significant cognitive impairment that prevents understanding and performing the required tests
- • 2. Having thyroid or parathyroid disease, uncontrolled diabetes, Cushing's syndrome, anemia.
- • 3. History of malignancy
- • 4. Severe cardiovascular disease, enal failure, advanced-stage COPD, decompensated liver disease
- • 5. History of gastrointestinal (GIS) surgery
- • 7-Having another coexisting autoimmune/inflammatory rheumatic disease (e.g., SLE, Ankylosing Spondylitis, etc.), psoriatic arthritis, vasculitis, familial Mediterranean fever...)
- • 8-Having severe/symptomatic hand osteoarthritis and/or deformities
- • 9-Severe/symptomatic osteoarthritis in the knee, lumbar, hip, or ankle region
- • 10-Having Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, De Quervain, lateral epicondylitis, cubital tunnel syndrome or a history of traumatic hand injury
- • 11-Having a significant neurological disease, stroke, MS, myopathy, Parkinson's disease, radiculopathy/polyneuropathy/brachial plexopathy or others nerve root compressions
- • 12-History of surgical intervention on the upper and lower extremities or spine
- • 13-Having severe kyphosis or scoliosis
- • 14-Having any others disease causing balance disorders (neurological, orthopedic, metabolic, etc.)
- • 15-Having a major/significant psychiatric disorder (based on the medical history, and hospital records)
- • 16-Current use of androgens or estrogens
- • 17-Having prostheses, being fully dependent, or immobilized
About Konya Beyhekim Training And Research Hospital
Konya Beyhekim Training and Research Hospital is a leading healthcare institution in Turkey dedicated to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient care through innovative research and clinical trials. Committed to excellence in training and education, the hospital serves as a pivotal center for medical professionals, fostering an environment of collaboration and scientific inquiry. With state-of-the-art facilities and a multidisciplinary team of experts, Konya Beyhekim aims to contribute significantly to the advancement of medical science and the development of new therapies, ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and ethical research practices.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Konya, Selçuklu, Turkey
Patients applied
Trial Officials
İlhan ç KAYA
Principal Investigator
Konya Beyhekim Training and Research Hospital Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported