Plain-English translation of NCT05657847 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Arthritis, Rheumatoid research guide →This study is testing a new imaging technology called photon-counting detector CT (PCD-CT)—a specialized type of CT scanner—to see if it can better detect joint damage and different types of arthritis than older imaging methods. Researchers want to compare this new scanner with standard X-rays, MRI scans, and ultrasound to understand which method works best for diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and crystal-related joint diseases.
Current imaging methods like X-rays and MRI each have strengths and weaknesses—some detect bone damage well but miss soft tissue problems, while others are slower or less detailed. This new technology may offer doctors a clearer, faster, and more complete picture of joint damage, which could help them diagnose and treat arthritis more effectively.
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You will visit the study center for imaging scans including the new CT scanner, standard X-rays, MRI, and possibly ultrasound of your affected joints. You will also have a physical examination by a rheumatologist and routine blood tests to help confirm your diagnosis. The study involves about 500 participants total, and the researchers will compare how well each imaging method detects joint problems in different types of arthritis.
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Hungary
Sponsor
Semmelweis University
Collaborators
National Institute of Rheumatology and Physiotherapy, Hungary, Buda Hospital of the Hospitaller Order of Saint John of God
Enrollment target
~500 participants
Started
March 2022
Primary completion
February 2027
Age range
18 Years – 100 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in December 2022.
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