Plain-English translation of NCT06844643 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This is a long-term observation study of over 2,000 Chinese patients with axial spondyloarthritis (a type of spine arthritis). Rather than testing a new medication, researchers will carefully track how your disease progresses over time by collecting information about your symptoms, disease activity, and imaging scans. The goal is to understand the natural course of this condition in real-world settings.
Axial spondyloarthritis can damage the spine and reduce mobility, but doctors don't yet fully understand how quickly it progresses in Chinese patients or what factors predict worse outcomes. This study will help doctors better predict disease course and improve treatment decisions in the future.
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You will visit the clinic every 4 to 6 months for about 2 years or longer. At each visit, doctors will ask about your symptoms and how the disease affects your daily life, take blood samples to check for inflammation markers, and perform imaging tests (X-rays, CT scans, or MRI) to see if your spine has changed. There is no new medication being tested—this study simply tracks your disease over time.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 5, 2026 · Not medical advice
China
Enrollment target
~2,250 participants
Started
March 2025
Primary completion
December 2030
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in April 2026.
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Central contact
weiping kong
China-Japan Friendship Hospital
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