Bone Density Change in Postmenopausal Rheumatoid Arthritis (NCT07336693) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Bone Density Change in Postmenopausal Rheumatoid Arthritis
Turkey (Türkiye)82 participantsStarted 2025-06-01
Plain-language summary
Rheumatoid arthritis is associated with systemic inflammation-mediated bone loss, leading to an increased risk of osteoporosis and fractures, particularly in postmenopausal patients. Although disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs may help mitigate bone loss, comparative longitudinal data on different treatment strategies remain limited. This study aimed to evaluate changes in bone mineral density over time and assess the impact of conventional synthetic and biologic DMARDs, together with anti-osteoporotic therapy, on bone health.
Who can participate
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Postmenopausal women with a confirmed diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis
Exclusion Criteria:
* Concomitant inflammatory rheumatic diseases other than RA
* History of malignancy
* Uncontrolled or untreated endocrine or metabolic disorders affecting bone metabolism, such as primary hyperparathyroidism, Cushing's syndrome, severe renal failure, severe hepatic failure
* Incomplete medical records or missing data
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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