Use of Thermal and 3D Imaging to Quantify Arthritis

University of Pittsburgh157 enrolled

Overview

One of the biggest challenges in caring for patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA) is quantifying the degree of disease activity in any given joint. We have built a prototype device using well-established sensors to rapidly quantify surface swelling and heat in arthritic joints. The goal of our studies is to test the hypothesis that this Imager can improve the clinical assessment of arthritis.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

157

Conditions

Rheumatoid Arthritis Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

Interventions

3D and thermal imagingOTHER

subjects will be imaged before and after receiving DMARD therapy

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 4 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * at least 4 years of age Exclusion Criteria: * less than 4 years of age

Locations (1)

University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

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