Checking blood troponin to find heart disease risk in rheumatoid arthritis
Studies a blood heart marker, troponin, in adults with rheumatoid arthritis.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: The Coronary Artery Calcium and Troponins in Rheumatoid Arthritis (CAT-RA) Study
Key facts
- Where
- Boston, United StatesSee the 3 sites
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 35 and 79 years old?
Source: NCT07315997, who can take part
Where in United States
- Brigham and Women's Faulkner HospitalBoston, United StatesTaking people
- Brigham and Womens HospitalBoston, United StatesTaking people
- Massachusetts General Hospital: RheumatologyBoston, United StatesTaking people
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
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Trial code
- NCT07315997
- Record updated
- 14 July 2026
- Original description
Individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have up to 2x the risk of having a heart attack compared to someone without RA. The goal of this study is to identify biomarkers that can help us do a better job of identifying individuals at risk before they develop symptoms of heart disease and start preventative treatment earlier.Read full original descriptionShow less
The Coronary Artery Calcium and Troponins in Rheumatoid Arthritis (CAT-RA) Study
Individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have up to 2x the risk of having a heart attack compared to someone without RA. The goal of this study is to identify biomarkers that can help us do a better job of identifying individuals at risk before they develop symptoms of heart disease and start preventative treatment earlier.
Inclusion: RA diagnosed by a rheumatologist; Age 40- 79; ≥1 ASCVD risk factor including prediabetes, hypertension, BMI >30, current or history of cigarette smoking.
Exclusion: Patients on a statin or with a contraindication to statin, on a cholesterol absorption inhibitor, or on a PCSK9 inhibitor; Patients with diabetes mellitus; Pregnancy.