๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-09-23

Brigham and Women's Rheumatoid Arthritis Sequential Study (NCT01793103)

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The goal of the present study is to establish a prospective observational cohort of Rheumatoid Arthritis patients in order to 1. Determine and validate biomarkers that predict drug response and toxicity in RA. 2. Determine and validate biomarkers that predict disease activity and prognosis in RA. 3. Evaluate the natural history of treated RA in terms of its clinical, functional and economic outcomes.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Brigham and Women's Hospital โ€” Boston, Massachusetts

Age range: 18 Years

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital โ€” Boston, Massachusetts

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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