Observational cohort for patients with uveitis and spondyloarthritis
Assessment of Spondyloarthritis in an Acute Anterior Uveitis Inception Cohort: a Cross Sectional and Prospective Comparative Study of HLA-B27-positive and -negative Cases
Marmara University · NCT06720376
This study is tracking patients with uveitis to see how it relates to spondyloarthritis and to learn more about their symptoms and treatment options.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Marmara University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, Maltepe) |
| Trial ID | NCT06720376 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational cohort aims to gather data on patients with uveitis and spondyloarthritis to better understand the relationship between these conditions. The study will track the clinical features, diagnostic criteria, and disease management strategies employed for these patients. By utilizing imaging techniques and clinical assessments, researchers hope to identify patterns and outcomes that can inform future treatment approaches. The cohort will include patients diagnosed with uveitis, while excluding those with prior spondyloarthritis diagnoses or infectious uveitis.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients currently diagnosed with uveitis.
Not a fit: Patients who have been previously diagnosed with spondyloarthritis before the onset of uveitis or those with infectious uveitis may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of the interplay between uveitis and spondyloarthritis, leading to improved diagnostic and treatment strategies for affected patients.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on spondyloarthritis and uveitis separately, this specific observational cohort approach is relatively novel and untested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * patients with uveitis Exclusion Criteria: * patients diagnosed spondyloarthiritis before from the uveitis attack * patients with infectious uveitis
Where this trial is running
Istanbul, Maltepe
- Marmara University School of Medicine — Istanbul, Maltepe, Turkey (Türkiye) (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Mehmet P ATAGUNDUZ, MD
- Email: pamiratagunduz@marmara.edu.tr
- Phone: +90(530) 939 45 94
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Spondylarthritis, Uveitis, Anterior, Spondylarthritis, Acute Anterior Uveitis, Inflammatory Back Pain, HLA-B27