Utilizing MRI for Earlier Diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Rheumatology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 2/17/2019 |
| Start Date: | January 1, 2019 |
| End Date: | July 2021 |
| Contact: | Kathleen McCarthy-Fruin |
| Email: | mccarthy1.kathleen@mayo.edu |
| Phone: | 507-284-4797 |
MRI has been shown to be helpful in identifying patients who present with undifferentiated
inflammatory arthritis who will develop RA within a one year follow up period. The absence of
other clinically apparent symptoms often causes delays in diagnosis of RA. The use of the MRI
in conjunction with the physical examination has the potential to reduce diagnostic delay.
Earlier diagnosis would allow for earlier treatment implementation for better patient
outcomes.
inflammatory arthritis who will develop RA within a one year follow up period. The absence of
other clinically apparent symptoms often causes delays in diagnosis of RA. The use of the MRI
in conjunction with the physical examination has the potential to reduce diagnostic delay.
Earlier diagnosis would allow for earlier treatment implementation for better patient
outcomes.
Inclusion Criteria:
≥ 18 years old
Undifferentiated inflammatory arthritis suspected to be early RA (≥1 joint with synovitis
and ≥1 other tender joint)
Symptom duration ≤1 year
Exclusion Criteria:
Unwillingness or inability to return to Mayo Clinic Rochester for research follow-up visits
Current or previous use of DMARDS
Taking ≥10 mg of prednisone a day
Contraindications to contract enhanced MRI
History of another definite autoimmune or inflammatory rheumatic disease
History of psoriasis
History of inflammatory bowel disease
Unsuitably as deemed by the principal investigator
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