Oxidative stress in autoimmune joint diseases
Official title: Investigation of the Role of Redox Status of Patients With Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases on Disease Progression: An Epidemiological Study
Run by University of Thessaly · NCT07536529 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Researchers will see if oxidative stress and antioxidant markers differ in adults with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, or ankylosing spondylitis.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Thessaly Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Larissa, Thessaly) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 6, 2025 |
| Main results expected | April 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | October 2026 |
| Registry record updated | April 28, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07536529 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults aged 18 or older with a confirmed primary diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, or ankylosing spondylitis are eligible regardless of disease duration, status, comorbidities, or current treatments.
✕Probably not a fit
People under 18, those with non-autoimmune joint conditions, or patients unable to attend hospital visits are unlikely to benefit from or be eligible for this work.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational project will enroll adults with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, or ankylosing spondylitis at the General University Hospital of Larissa. Biological samples (such as blood) and clinical information on disease status, treatments, comorbidities, diet and physical activity will be collected. Laboratory assays will measure oxidative stress and antioxidant markers and statistical analyses will look for patterns and correlations with disease type, severity, comorbidity and therapy. No experimental treatments are given; the work aims to deepen understanding of molecular changes associated with these conditions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could reveal oxidative stress patterns that inform personalized supportive therapies or lifestyle recommendations to reduce complications.
How similar studies have gone: Previous observational studies have reported altered oxidative stress markers in rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis, so this work builds on existing evidence rather than testing an entirely novel concept.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients (\>18 years old), with a primary diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis using the criteria of American College of Rheumatology (ACR) * Adult patients (\>18 years old), with a primary diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis using the ClASsification criteria for Psoriatic Arthritis (CASPAR) * Adult patients (\>18 years old), with a primary diagnosis of alkylosing spondyloarthritis using the criteria of Assessment of SpondyloArthritis international Society (ASAS) group * Adult patients (\>18 years old) irrespective of gender * Adult patients (\>18 years old) irrespective of ethnicity * Adult patients (\>18 years old) irrespective of comorbidities * Adult patients (\>18 years old) irrespective of socioeconomic background * Adult patients (\>18 years old) with any disease status * Adult patients (\>18 years old) with any disease duration * Adult patients (\>18 years old) under any treatment scheme (e.g. non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, steroids, disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs including biologics) Exclusion Criteria: * Adult patients (\>18 years old) with concurrent infectious disease * Adult patients (\>18 years old) in pregnancy * Patients under 18 years of age
Where it's running
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General University Hospital of Larissa. Greece
Larissa, Thessaly, Greece Recruiting
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
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