Long-term study following adults with inflammatory arthritis over time
Follows adults with rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthritis or psoriatic arthritis, without giving any treatment.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Cohort Project of Patients With Inflammatory Rheumatism
Key facts
- Where
- Nice, FranceSee the site
Where in France
- Nice University HospitalNice, FranceNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice
- Trial code
- NCT06059430
- Record updated
- 28 September 2023
- Original description
Chronic inflammatory rheumatism (CIR) is a group of inflammatory diseases that affect the joints and spine and are related to an abnormal immune response. CIR includes many different forms of arthritis that manifest as painful and swollen joints, stiffness, especially in the morning and persisting even after exercise, and limited joint mobility. CIR can also affect bones, cartilage, ligaments, tendons and muscles. Some may affect other organs. These symptoms can lead to a reduced quality of life, limited physical activity and progressive structural and functional deterioration of the joints.Read full original descriptionShow less
Cohort Project of Patients With Inflammatory Rheumatism (Rheumatoid Arthritis, Axial and Peripheral Spondyloarthritis Including Psoriatic Arthritis)
Chronic inflammatory rheumatism (CIR) is a group of inflammatory diseases that affect the joints and spine and are related to an abnormal immune response. CIR includes many different forms of arthritis that manifest as painful and swollen joints, stiffness, especially in the morning and persisting even after exercise, and limited joint mobility. CIR can also affect bones, cartilage, ligaments, tendons and muscles. Some may affect other organs. These symptoms can lead to a reduced quality of life, limited physical activity and progressive structural and functional deterioration of the joints.
Current treatment for CIR is aimed at reducing inflammation and relieving pain. Anti-inflammatory medications such as corticosteroids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can be used to relieve pain and inflammation. Biotherapies can also be used to modify the progression of the disease. On the other hand, regular exercise can help strengthen the muscles that support the affected joints and improve mobility. Physical therapies, such as physical and occupational therapy, can also help improve mobility and relieve pain.
Although there is no definitive cure for CIR early and appropriate treatment can help reduce symptoms and improve quality of life, as well as avoid the risk of developing complications such as lung, cardiovascular, kidney, ophthalmic, liver and other diseases.
It is in this context, in order to better understand CIR to improve the global management of patients, and to analyze the evolution of CIR over time in relation to the different treatments proposed, that the interest in creating a database of patients with CIR arises.
Inclusion: Patient over 18 years of age; Patients with rheumatoid arthritis meeting ACR/EULAR criteria or axial and/or peripheral spondyloarthritis meeting ASAS criteria; Patients who have failed or are intolerant of DMARDs (methotrexate or arava) for rheumatoid arthritis; Patients who have failed treatment with at least two NSAIDs for spondyloarthritis; Patients who require biologic/synthetic therapy or patients already receiving biologic or synthetic therapy.
Exclusion: Patient under curatorship.