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This research study is looking at how ultrasound imaging can help doctors see and understand inflammation where tendons and ligaments attach to bones in patients with seronegative spondyloarthropathy (a family of joint diseases that includes ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis). The researchers want to compare what they find in patients with this condition alone, patients who also have fibromyalgia (a chronic pain condition), and healthy people without these diseases. Ultrasound is being used because it's very good at showing detailed pictures of tendons and can detect signs of inflammation that other imaging tests might miss.
Inflammation at tendon attachment sites is a key feature of spondyloarthropathy, but doctors don't always catch it during a regular physical exam. This study aims to show how ultrasound can be a better tool for detecting and monitoring this damage early, which could help prevent long-term harm to joints and tendons.
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If you qualify, you will have an ultrasound scan of the areas where your tendons attach to your bones—the doctor will use a small probe on your skin to create images, similar to a pregnancy ultrasound. This is painless and takes about 30 minutes. You may be asked to fill out simple questionnaires about your symptoms and daily activities. There are no medications to take or multiple visits required; the study focuses on collecting imaging data and comparing findings between different patient groups and healthy volunteers.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 3, 2026 · Not medical advice
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