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Genetic Registry for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Completed
Conditions
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Registration Number
NCT00069472
Lead Sponsor
Northwell Health
Brief Summary

Many genes are thought to contribute to rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This study will attempt to identify genes that may contribute to RA.

Detailed Description

The identification of genes for complex disorders such as RA requires large numbers of genetically informative families. This study enrolls people diagnosed with with RA and their families.

This study will enroll 1000 RA patients and their parents. Participants with RA will be evaluated at his or her doctor's office or other location convenient for the participant. Participants will have a brief phone interview with a study coordinator and a blood sample will be obtained. Disease evaluation will be done at one visit and will include confirmation of diagnosis, a 28 joint count, joint alignment and mobility score (JAMS) and administration of a health assessment questionnaire.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
1062
Inclusion Criteria
  • Adult onset RA
  • Diagnosis of RA made between 18 and 60 years old
  • Both parents alive and willing to participate
  • Parents may have diagnosis of RA (affected) or be unaffected
Exclusion Criteria
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Lupus
  • Psoriatic arthritis

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Genetic Association with risk for rheumatoid arthritis10 years

The project aims to identify risk alleles for rheumatoid arthritis using association methods in trio families, combined with data from singleton cases and multiplex families

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Feinstein Institute for Medical Research

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Manhasset, New York, United States

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