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To detect accuracy of serology in diagnosis of temporomandibular joint arthritis.
According to a search of previously published studies on accuracy of serology no sensitivity or specificity data was found regarding accurate detection of arthritis through serology, hence the aim of this study is to detect accuracy of serology in diagnosis of temporomandibular joint arthritis.
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| accuracy of serology | To determine the sensitivity or specificity of serology in diagnosis of temporomandibular joint arthritis | 2 years |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Rheumatoid factor | To be measured in a blood sample with (IU/mL) unit as The normal reference range for RF is less than 15 IU/mL | 2 years |
| C-reactive protein | To be measured in a blood sample with (mg/dL) unit where Normal CRP levels are below 3.0 mg/dL. |
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patient complaing from arthritis symptoms,an diagnosed as arthritic patient with MRI
| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHMED EISSA, MASTER | Contact | +201147700383 | drahmedadel75@gmail.com |
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| sameh mekhaimer, professor | professor of oral and maxillofacial surgery,faculty of oral and dental medicine,Cairo university | Study Director |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine | Completed | Cairo | Egypt | |||
| Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine |
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| 2 years |
| Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide | To be measured in a blood sample with (titre-AU) | 2 years |
| ANA | To be measured in a blood sample with binary outcome (positive or negative) | 2 years |
| HLA-B27 | To be measured in a blood sample with binary outcome (positive or negative) | 2 years |
| Cellular population- type | Presence of inflammatory cells infiltrate at the synovial membrane biopsy : - type of cells | 2 years |
| Cellular population- number of cells | Presence of inflammatory cells infiltrate at the synovial membrane biopsy: - mean number of cells | 2 years |
| Recruiting |
| Cairo |
| Egypt |
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