The Use of Synovial Biopsies in Predicting Response to Biologic Therapy in Rheumatoid Arthritis P… (NCT05379322) | Clinical Trial Compass
WithdrawnPhase 3
The Use of Synovial Biopsies in Predicting Response to Biologic Therapy in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Stopped: Decision of the local healthcare authority
United Arab Emirates0Started 2023-03-01
Plain-language summary
SYBRA is an open-label, phase 3, randomized controlled clinical trial that aims to assess the use of synovial biopsies in predicting response to biologic therapy in patients with rheumatoid arthritis that have failed disease-modifying drugs. The project has the potential to help change the current practice by offering the best treatment option. The decision to choose the best treatment for a particular patient is especially important in the context of the growing number of therapies available as a first-line option and the lack of specific biomarkers to predict response to treatment.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Subject should be capable of consent
* Age 18 and older
* Classified as rheumatoid arthritis as per EULAR/ACR criteria 2010
* Failed one DMARD (Methotrexate, leflunomide, Sulfalsalazine, hydroxychloroquine)
* Can be on steroid dose \<7.5mg
* Quantiferon negative
* Hepatitis B, C negative
* No recent history (\<5y) of malignancy
Exclusion Criteria:
* Overlap syndrome
* Previously treated with a biological medication
* Heart failure NYHA III/IV
* Active tuberculosis
* Active infections
* Previous history of DVT, PE, or Stroke
* Other significant comorbidities that will prevent them from taking any biologic medication as per EULAR guidelines on treating rheumatoid arthritis 2020.
* 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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.