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Rheumatoid ArthritisNCT02008266

Study of the Treatment of Algerian Patients With Early Rheumatoid Arthritis

An observational study of Rheumatoid Arthritis, run by Hoffmann-La Roche.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This non-interventional, descriptive, cross-sectional and multicenter study will examine the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis progressing for less than two years in the Algerian population. Current drug therapy as well as disease status and patient function will be assessed. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Rheumatoid Arthritis
How many people
532 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
Sep 2011to Dec 2012
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis that has been progressing for > 3 months and < 2 years.

Who may be able to join

  • Rheumatoid arthritis progressing for < 2 years.

Who cannot join

  • Rheumatoid arthritis progressing for < 3 months.
  • Rheumatoid arthritis onset at < 18 years of age.
  • Participation in another clinical study.
  • Rheumatoid arthritis related connective tissue disorder.
  • Any neuropsychological disorders.

About this study

Official title: Case Study of the Treatment of Early Rheumatoid Arthritis in Algerian Patients in Both the Private and Public Healthcare Sectors.

This non-interventional, descriptive, cross-sectional and multicenter study will examine the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis progressing for less than two years in the Algerian population. Current drug therapy as well as disease status and patient function will be assessed.

Medical subject headings
Arthritis, Rheumatoid

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

Study groups in NCT02008266
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Patients with Rheumatoid ArthritisNot described

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Describe medications used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with < 2 years' progression.

    Measured: Single observational visit [Day 1]

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Measure disease activity using DAS 28 assessment.

    Measured: Single observational visit [Day 1]

  2. Assess joint damage using the modified SHARP method.

    Measured: Single observational visit [Day 1]

  3. Assess functional status of patients using the Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ).

    Measured: Single observational visit [Day 1]

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted11 Dec 2013 (estimated)
  2. Study startSep 2011
  3. Primary completionDec 2012
  4. Study completionDec 2012

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Case only
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrolment
532 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02008266
Sponsor's protocol ID
ML25384
Status last verified
Dec 2013
First submitted
27 Nov 2013
Last updated
11 Dec 2013
Results posted
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Rheumatoid Arthritis, run by Hoffmann-La Roche.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 11 Dec 2013. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Describe medications used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with < 2 years' progression. (time frame: Single observational visit [Day 1]). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 11 Dec 2013.

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