Cartography and Quantitative Characterization of Achilles Tendon Fibrocartilage by TE = 0ms Imagi… (NCT03287596) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Cartography and Quantitative Characterization of Achilles Tendon Fibrocartilage by TE = 0ms Imaging at 3T MRI
France121 participantsStarted 2018-04-07
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to accurately map calcaneal fibrocartilage using TE = 0 ms imaging, and then apply measurements of our control population to SpA patients with peripheral enthesis study using the calcaneal tendon as a clinical model
Who can participate
Age range18 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥18 years,
* Covered under social security
* Informed signed consent
Additional criteria for each group:
GROUP 1: HEALTHY VOLUNTEERS
* Absence of diagnosis of spondyloarthropathies
* No previous history of plantar support and pain, calcaneal tendinopathy, infiltration or surgery
GROUP 2: SPA + NON-SYMPTOMATICS AT THE CALCANEEN FIBROCARTILAGE LEVEL
* ASAS criteria axial or appendicular
* No previous history of plantar support and pain, infiltration or surgery
* Prescription Achile's tendon MRI with injection of contrast agent (macrocyclic gadolinium) in usual care.
GROUP 3: SPA + SYMPTOMATICS AT THE CALCANEEN FIBROCARTILAGE LEVEL
* ASAS criteria axial or appendicular
* Clinical suspicion of rheumatic enthesopathy
* Absence of a history of calcaneal infiltration or surgery
* Prescription Achile's tendon MRI with injection of contrast agent (macrocyclic gadolinium) in usual care.
GROUP 4: MECHANIC TENDINOPATHY
* Clinical diagnosis of calcaneal mechanical tendinopathy
* Absence of diagnosis of spondyloarthropathies
* No any previous history of plantar support disorder, calcaneal infiltration or surgery
* Prescription Achile's tendon MRI with injection of contrast agent (macrocyclic gadolinium) in usual care.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Age less than 18 yrs old
* Pregnant or lactating woman
* History or presence coronary pathology
* Septic arthritis
* Immunodeficiency.
* Contra-indication for MRI exam
* Legal protection
Additional criteria for GROU…