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Screening for Biomarkers of Osteoarthritis

Recruitingn/aAges 40 Years - 70 YearsAllThe First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medicalโ€ฆ
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most prevalent degenerative joint disease worldwide, which causes pain, loss of joint function and declined quality of life, and ranks as the leading cause of disability among individuals aged over 60 years. In China, the number of patients with osteoarthritis is projected to exceed 200 million by 2044, resulting in a continuously growing demand for medical resources and escalating economic burden.Nevertheless, the lack of effective biomarkers for early diagnosis leads to advanced disease conditions at the time of initial medical consultation and delayed treatment. This project intends to collect blood samples from OA patients and suspected patients in the orthopedic outpatient department of a tertiary hospital. Diagnostic and differential diagnostic tests will be adopted to verify the clinical application value of previously reported candidate biomarkers, so a

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Aged between 40 and 70 years (inclusive); 2. Joint pain or stiffness lasting for no less than 3 months; 3. Voluntary participation with signed informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Combined with other severe joint diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, gout, etc.; 2. Suffering from severe systemic diseases, such as heart failure, malignant tumors and others; 3. Received joint surgery within the past 3 months or taking medications that may affect the progression of osteoarthritis; 4. Individuals with cognitive dysfunction who are unable to cooperate with the research procedures; 5. Failure to complete X-ray, MRI examination or follow-up visits as required.
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What it tests

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Where

1 site
The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan Medical University
Xinxiang, China
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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