Assessment of Peripheral Neuropathy in Ankylosing Spondylitis (NCT07641920) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Assessment of Peripheral Neuropathy in Ankylosing Spondylitis
Egypt45 participantsStarted 2026-06-30
Plain-language summary
investigators hypothesized that peripheral neuropathy in ankylosing spondylitis is associated with higher disease activity, greater central sensitization, worse functional impairment, and poorer quality of life.
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:
* Patients aged ≥18 years
* Diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis according to the modified New York criteria (6).
* Ability to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients under the age of 18 years.
* Patients with definite diagnosis for any other systemic autoimmune disorders.
* Diabetes mellitus
* Chronic renal or hepatic disease
* Alcohol abuse or drug-induced neuropathy
* Known neurological disorders affecting peripheral nerves
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.
1This trial is specifically looking at peripheral neuropathy in people with ankylosing spondylitis — is nerve involvement something I should already be watching for in my own case, and could my symptoms fit what they're trying to study?
2Since this trial isn't recruiting yet, how long do you think it might be before it opens, and is it worth waiting to see if I qualify, or should we focus on other options now?
3The trial seems to be in an assessment or observational phase rather than testing a treatment — does that mean participating wouldn't change my current care plan, and what would actually be involved for me day-to-day?
4Because the main goal is just to detect whether peripheral neuropathy is present in people with ankylosing spondylitis, could joining this study give me access to nerve testing I might not otherwise get, and would those results actually be shared with you to guide my treatment?
5Are there any standard diagnostic steps or treatments for nerve-related symptoms in ankylosing spondylitis that we should be pursuing right now, rather than waiting for this trial to open?
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.