Ankylosing Spondylitis 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:

• You are between 18 and 65 years old
• You have been diagnosed with a condition called ankylosing spondylitis (a type of inflammatory arthritis affecting the spine), confirmed using a standard set of medical criteria called the Modified New York Criteria
• You are already receiving treatment that keeps your condition under control, but you still have ongoing back pain
• You are willing to take part in the study

Who may not be able to join:

• Your body weight relative to your height (BMI) is above 35 (confirm with trial site if unsure of your BMI)
• You have had surgery on the middle part of your back (thoracic/chest area) in the past
• You have an intellectual disability or significant learning difficulty
• You have a major mental health condition
• You were born with an abnormality or unusual structure in your spine
• You are pregnant
• You have a history of problems with bleeding or blood clotting
• You currently have an active infection anywhere in your body or in a specific local area
• You have a known allergy to any of the medications that would be injected as part of this trial
• You have unstable blood pressure or circulation problems (confirm with trial site)
• Your ankylosing spondylitis is currently in an active flare, meaning your inflammation levels are high or your joints are actively inflamed

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