Link between artery stiffness and lung and other body features in ankylosing spondylitis

Is this trial a fit for you?

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 will compare measures of arterial stiffness with pulmonary and other clinical features in people with ankylosing spondylitis. Eligible participants (age 18–65) must meet ASAS criteria and be on stable medication for at least three months; people with uncontrolled cardiopulmonary disease, recent surgery, malignancy, or pregnancy are excluded. Participants will attend the single site at Kirsehir Ahi Evran University for non-invasive vascular and pulmonary assessments and routine clinical examinations. The goal is to characterize patterns and relationships between vascular stiffness and disease manifestations rather than to test a treatment.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis according to ASAS diagnostic criteria
* Being aged 18-65
* Stable medication use for at least 3 months
* Voluntary participation in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

* Having uncontrolled cardiopulmonary disease
* Being pregnant
* Having undergone recent surgery
* Presence of malignancy
* Failure to perform to assessments

Where it's running

• Kirsehir Ahi Evran University
  Kırşehir, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Merve Firat
• Email: mervefirat@ahievran.edu.tr
• Phone: +90 850 441 02 44

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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.