Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Evaluating the effectiveness of biological treatments in rheumatoid arthritis patients

Official title: Persistence of Biological Treatment and Inhibitors of Jak Kinases in Habitual Clinical Practice in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis. Influence of the Comorbidities.

Run by Fundación Pública Andaluza para la gestión de la Investigación en Sevilla · NCT05062421 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing how well different biological treatments work for people with rheumatoid arthritis over a long period of time.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment540 (estimated)
SponsorFundación Pública Andaluza para la gestión de la Investigación en Sevilla
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsRituximab
Locations1 site (Seville)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 1, 2021
Main results expectedDecember 1, 2026
Study endsDecember 31, 2026
Registry record updatedNovember 17, 2021
Trial IDNCT05062421 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis who have received at least one dose of the study drugs.

Probably not a fit

Patients who do not have sufficient baseline and follow-up data or those with incomplete medical records may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study focuses on patients with rheumatoid arthritis who are treated with targeted synthetic and biologic disease-modifying drugs. The study aims to assess the persistence and effectiveness of various medications, including JAK inhibitors and monoclonal antibodies, over a follow-up period of up to 84 months. Patients will be monitored through regular consultations to evaluate their health outcomes and treatment responses. The goal is to gather data on how these treatments impact the long-term health of patients.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into the long-term effectiveness of various treatments for rheumatoid arthritis, potentially improving patient care.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success in evaluating the effectiveness of similar treatments in rheumatoid arthritis, suggesting that this approach is supported by existing research.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients aged ≥18 years.
* With a diagnosis of Adult Rheumatoid Arthritis according to the 2010 ACR / EULAR criteria.
* Who have received at least one of the doses of the study drugs.
* In follow-up in the consultations of the UGC of Rheumatology of the HUVM.
* With at least two complete evaluations (baseline and final) of clinical variables.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients where the medical records lack sufficient baseline and final variables to perform the analysis.
* Patients in whom more than 50% of the variables to be collected are missing in the data collection.

Where it's running

  • Hospital Universitario Virgen macarena
    Seville, Spain
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Blanca Estela Hernández Cruz — Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena
  • Study coordinator: Blanca Estela Hernández Cruz
  • Email: blancahcruz@gmail.com
  • Phone: 955008000

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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