Use of Thermography for the Prevention and Diagnosis of Rheumatic Foot (TG-AR)

University of Seville

Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: Rheumatoid Arthritis RA; Rheumatic Diseases; Rheumatoid Arthritis

Treatments: Diagnostic Test: TERMOGRAPHY

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06515769

TERMOGRAPHYAR

Details and patient eligibility

About

The aim of this observational study is to establish normal thermographic parameters in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, in order to prevent and diagnose rheumatic foot using thermography. The main question to be answered is: What are the normal thermographic parameters in rheumatic foot?

If there is a comparison group: the researchers will compare the thermography of the foot in healthy subjects and in subjects with rheumatoid arthritis to see if there are any alterations in the thermographic image.

Patients who wish to participate in the study will undergo a thermographic study of the foot, which does not entail any risk to their health.

Enrollment: 200 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 40 to 80 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Patients with rheumatoid arthritis of more than 5 years' duration
• Healthy patients without diagnosed systemic disease
• Patients between 40 and 80 years of age

Exclusion criteria

• Patients who are pregnant or may become pregnant
• Patients with degenerative diseases or significant cognitive impairment
• Patients with rheumatic diseases without a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis

Trial design

200 participants in 2 patient groups

Control group: healthy subjects

Description:

Subjects without rheumatoid arthritis or symptoms compatible with this disease

Treatment:

Diagnostic Test: TERMOGRAPHY

Case group: subjects with rheumatoid arthritis

Description:

Subjects diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis

Treatment:

Diagnostic Test: TERMOGRAPHY