Osteoporosis Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

• People who have been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) based on recognised international diagnostic guidelines (the ACR/EULAR 2010 criteria)
• People who are female or male and are over the age of 50
• People who have the mental and physical ability to complete the study's questionnaires and tests
• People who are willing to participate and sign a consent form agreeing to take part

Who may not be able to join:

• People who have an acute (sudden or severe) illness, disability, or significant memory/thinking problems that would prevent them from understanding or completing the required tests
• People who have a thyroid or parathyroid condition, uncontrolled diabetes, Cushing's syndrome, or anaemia
• People with a history of cancer
• People with severe heart disease, kidney failure, advanced chronic lung disease (COPD), or serious liver disease
• People who have had surgery on their stomach or intestines in the past
• People who also have another autoimmune or inflammatory joint/rheumatic condition, such as lupus, Ankylosing Spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, vasculitis, or Familial Mediterranean Fever
• People who have severe or painful osteoarthritis or deformities in their hands
• People who have severe or painful osteoarthritis in their knee, lower back, hip, or ankle
• People who have conditions affecting the hand or arm such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, De Quervain's tenosynovitis, tennis elbow, cubital tunnel syndrome, or a history of traumatic hand injury
• People who have a significant neurological condition such as stroke, multiple sclerosis (MS), muscle disease, Parkinson's disease, or nerve compression/damage affecting the arms or legs
• People who have had surgery on their arms, legs, or spine in the past
• People who have severe curvature of the spine (severe kyphosis or scoliosis)
• People who have any condition — neurological, orthopaedic, or metabolic — that affects their balance
• People who have a major psychiatric (mental health) disorder, based on medical history or hospital records
• People who are currently taking androgen or estrogen hormones
• People who have a prosthetic limb, are fully dependent on others for movement, or are unable to move independently

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.