Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis - a Bacterial Cause?
Denmark15 participantsStarted 2015-11-01
Plain-language summary
Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis (CRMO) is an immune-mediated chronic inflammatory self- limiting disease with non-suppurative inflammation involving one or multiple bone foci. A bacterial etiology has not yet been proven, but the investigators hypothesize that CRMO is caused by chronic infection. Using existing knowledge of chronic infections combined with sensitive molecular techniques, the hope is to elucidate the cause of CRMO by proving or disproving bacteria as the underlying etiology.
In addition, a novel method, 18F-NaF-PET/MRI, will be investigated as to which it can improve diagnosis of CRMO. The investigators hypothesize that 18F-NaF-PET/MRI will have higher diagnostic accuracy than 99m-diphosphonate planar bone scintigraphy and SPECT/CT.
Who can participate
Age range
0 Years – 18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* CRMO diagnosis verified by biopsy
* Age under 18 years at diagnosis
* Malignant disease excluded
* Informed written consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Bone biopsy not performed
* Patients not eligible for MRI (metallic foreign objects, severe claustrophobia)
* Pregnancy
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
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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.