Use of Thermography for the Prevention and Diagnosis of Rheumatic Foot (NCT06515769) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Use of Thermography for the Prevention and Diagnosis of Rheumatic Foot
Spain200 participantsStarted 2024-09-01
Plain-language summary
The aim of this observational study is to establish normal thermographic parameters in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, in order to prevent and diagnose rheumatic foot using thermography. The main question to be answered is: What are the normal thermographic parameters in rheumatic foot?
If there is a comparison group: the researchers will compare the thermography of the foot in healthy subjects and in subjects with rheumatoid arthritis to see if there are any alterations in the thermographic image.
Patients who wish to participate in the study will undergo a thermographic study of the foot, which does not entail any risk to their health.
Who can participate
Age range
40 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with rheumatoid arthritis of more than 5 years\' duration
* Healthy patients without diagnosed systemic disease
* Patients between 40 and 80 years of age
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients who are pregnant or may become pregnant
* Patients with degenerative diseases or significant cognitive impairment
* Patients with rheumatic diseases without a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis
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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NORMAL PARAMETERS IN THERMOGRAPHY IN PATIENS WITH HEALTHY FOOT
Timeframe: One measurement will be taken at the start of the study and another measurement the following 6 month.
Trial details
NCT IDNCT06515769
SponsorUniversity of Seville
Sponsor typeOTHER
Study typeOBSERVATIONAL
Primary completion2025-01-01
Contact for this trial
DOCTOR RAQUEL GARCIA DE LA PEÑA RAQUEL, DOCTOR IN HEALTH SCIENCE