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NCT00024479 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record

Studies of the Natural History of Rheumatic Diseases

A clinical trial of Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases, sponsored by National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS).

Recruiting
Registry status
7,500
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT00024479 is a study of Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases that is actively recruiting participants, run by National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS). The registered enrollment target is 7,500 participants, above the 4,354-participant average among 48 other Arthritis trials with a reported enrollment target (72% higher). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT00024479, a study of Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS).

RECRUITING
Registry status
7,500 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

This study will explore the causes of rheumatic diseases and why many of them affect certain minority communities more severely. Rheumatic diseases may cause joint pain, stiffness or swelling. Some can involve bones, muscles, tendons or ligaments. Some cause abnormalities of the immune system-the body s defense against disease. Some rheumatic diseases are painful or deforming and some can be life threatening. Information obtained from this study will be used to learn about the disparities in rheumatic disease in the minority community and to design further, more targeted, research studies to address this issue. Patients with known or suspected rheumatic disease 18 years of age or older may be eligible for this study. Candidates will undergo a medical history and physical examination to confirm the diagnosis of rheumatic disease and determine what is needed for evaluation and treatment. Participants will receive standard medical care for rheumatic disease and arthritis. No experimental treatments, medications or procedures will be included in this study. Procedures may include routine blood tests for blood chemistries, cell counts, and antibodies commonly found in patients with rheumatic disease; a urine test for proteins and cells; and X-rays and other imaging tests to check for abnormalities in the lungs or other organs. All medical information will be kept confidential. Patients who are found to be eligible for other current NIH research studies will be offered an opportunity to participate in these studies.

Study Locations (1)

Maryland

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center - Bethesda

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 7,500 participants
Start Date 2001-10-03

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00024479

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00024479 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 7,500 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, above the 4,354-participant average among 48 other Arthritis trials with a reported enrollment target (72% higher). The listed sponsor is National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), which has 93 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 2 conditions, with Arthritis appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 0 interventions.

NCT00024479 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Maryland.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00024479 about?

NCT00024479 is a clinical study titled "Studies of the Natural History of Rheumatic Diseases". This study will explore the causes of rheumatic diseases and why many of them affect certain minority communities more severely. Rheumatic diseases may cause joint pain, stiffness or swelling. Some can involve bones, muscles, tendons or ligaments. Some cause abnormalities of the immune system-the bo...

What is the current status of trial NCT00024479?

This trial is currently recruiting. The enrollment target is 7,500 participants. The study started on 2001-10-03.

What conditions does trial NCT00024479 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Arthritis, Rheumatic Diseases.

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00024479?

This trial is sponsored by National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), which has 93 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT00024479 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Maryland. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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