This study aims to evaluate the screening performance of the DETAIL and IBIS-Q questionnaires followed by musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS) for the early detection of spondyloarthritis in patients previously diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is frequently associated with extraintestinal manifestations, with spondyloarthritis (SpA) being the most common. Early detection is crucial to prevent structural damage. This prospective study will screen consecutive adult patients with IBD using the DETAIL and IBIS-Q questionnaires. Patients will then undergo a comprehensive clinical and musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS) assessment to evaluate the incremental diagnostic value of ultrasound in detecting early and subclinical SpA.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
200
All patients will be screened using the DETAIL and IBIS-Q questionnaires, followed by a comprehensive musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS) assessment.
Assiut University Hospital
Asyut, Asyut Governorate, Egypt
Prevalence of undiagnosed spondyloarthritis
The percentage of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who are newly diagnosed with spondyloarthritis based on DETAIL and IBIS-Q questionnaires followed by musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS).
Time frame: At the time of clinical evaluation (up to 12 months)
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