RecruitingNot Applicable

The Coronary Artery Calcium and Troponins in Rheumatoid Arthritis (CAT-RA) Study

United States120 participantsStarted 2024-09-04

Plain-language summary

Individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have up to 2x the risk of having a heart attack compared to someone without RA. The goal of this study is to identify biomarkers that can help us do a better job of identifying individuals at risk before they develop symptoms of heart disease and start preventative treatment earlier.

Who can participate

Age range35 Years – 79 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * RA diagnosed by a rheumatologist * Age 40- 79 * ≥1 ASCVD risk factor including prediabetes, hypertension, BMI \>30, current or history of cigarette smoking Exclusion Criteria: * Patients on a statin or with a contraindication to statin, on a cholesterol absorption inhibitor, or on a PCSK9 inhibitor * Patients with diabetes mellitus * Pregnancy

What they're measuring

coronary artery calcium score

Timeframe: Cross-sectional, at baseline

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07315997

SponsorBrigham and Women's Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2028-03-04

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