Checking for Nerve Damage in People With Ankylosing Spondylitis
Looks for nerve problems in adults with ankylosing spondylitis using nerve tests.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Assessment of Peripheral Neuropathy in Ankylosing Spondylitis
Key facts
- Where
- Asyut, EgyptSee the site
Where in Egypt
- Assiut UniversityAsyut, EgyptNo 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
- Assiut University
- Trial code
- NCT07641920
- Record updated
- 12 June 2026
- Original description
investigators hypothesized that peripheral neuropathy in ankylosing spondylitis is associated with higher disease activity, greater central sensitization, worse functional impairment, and poorer quality of life.Read full original descriptionShow less
Assessment of Peripheral Neuropathy in Ankylosing Spondylitis and Its Correlation With, Central Sensitization, Disease Activity and Quality of Life
investigators hypothesized that peripheral neuropathy in ankylosing spondylitis is associated with higher disease activity, greater central sensitization, worse functional impairment, and poorer quality of life.
Inclusion: Patients aged ≥18 years; Diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis according to the modified New York criteria (6); Ability to provide informed consent.
Exclusion: Alcohol abuse or drug-induced neuropathy; Patients with definite diagnosis for any other systemic autoimmune disorders; Diabetes mellitus; Chronic renal or hepatic disease; Known neurological disorders affecting peripheral nerves; Patients under the age of 18 years.