Relationship Between the Activity of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lymph Node Morphology and Lymphatic… (NCT02876874) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Relationship Between the Activity of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lymph Node Morphology and Lymphatics Drainage
China21 participantsStarted 2014-12
Plain-language summary
To observe the relationship between the activity of rheumatoid arthritis and popliteal/epitrochlear lymph node morphology and the drainage of hand/foot superficial lymphatic vessels
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Patients fulfilling the classification criteria of American College of Rheumatology/European League Against Rheumatism (ACR/EULAR) 2009 (scores more than 6 points)
. Health participants normal in the test of blood/urine/stool routine, liver and kidney functions, electrocardiogram and without obvious medical history
. Age 18 to 65 years
. Fulling understood the whole trial and written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
. other types of autoimmune diseases such as ankylosing spondylitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, etc.,
. lymphatic system disorders, such as lymphoma, lymphangitis and lymphatic edema due to lymphatic flow disorders,
. disorders that effect the circulation of lymph or blood vessels such as hemangiomas,
. tumors or cancer,
. operation history within a year, such as joint orthopedics, tumor resection, etc.,
. allergies or allergic to iodine, or radioactive iodine treatment within the last year,
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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T-initial
Timeframe: after the injection of ICG from the first day to the fourth day after
Trial details
NCT IDNCT02876874
SponsorShanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine