RecruitingNot Applicable

Medical Follow-up of New Cases of Polyarthritis in Children and Young Adults

Belgium1,000 participantsStarted 2013-09-11

Plain-language summary

Population: Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and seronegative / psoriatic / undifferentiated arthritis (UA), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or diffuse systemic sclerosis dSS). Naïve to basic treatment OR treated for ≤ 3 months; except for patients with JIA. These 5 cohorts will be subject to standardized clinical monitoring.

Who can participate

Age range

2 Years – 50 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of juvenile idiopathic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and seronegative / psoriatic / undifferentiated arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus or diffuse systemic sclerosis (ACR criteria). * Naïve to basic treatment OR treated for ≤ 3 months; except for patients with JIA. Exclusion Criteria: * Treated for \> 3 months * \> 50 years old

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.

What they're measuring

Remission rate or absence of synovitis in Rheumatoid arthritis patients

Timeframe: Through the entire study, during approximately 15 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07000916

SponsorUniversité Catholique de Louvain

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2028-03-31

Contact for this trial

Patrick Durez

+32 02 764 53 89 patrick.durez@uclouvain.be

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