U.S., Sept. 1 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07793786) titled 'Subclinical Hypothyroidism and Disease Activity in Rheumatoid Arthritis' on Aug. 26.
Brief Summary: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder that causes persistent joint inflammation and damage. Thyroid disorders, particularly subclinical hypothyroidism, are common co-existing conditions in patients with autoimmune diseases. Subclinical hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland is mildly underactive, characterized by an elevated thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level with normal free thyroxine (FT4) levels.
The primary purpose of this cross-sectional study is to determine how common subclinical hy...