Pain in Inflammatory Joint Diseases

Advancing the Understanding of Pain Mechanisms in Inflammatory Arthritis Towards Precision Pain Management

Our primary objective is to better understand the etiology and consequences of chronic paint by using an explorative approach to identify phenotypes and endotypes of patients with inflammatory joint diseases, with a special focus on central sensitization and cognitive functioning as a key element in chronic pain. We will also examine the risk factors and clinical impact of these factors on pain, disease activity and treatment effects in a longitudinal study of patients with inflammatory joint disesases.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All patients who initiate or switch biological or targeted synthetic DMARDs

Exclusion Criteria:

• None