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NCT Number: NCT03908086

Bloodstream Infections in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Study of incidence and risk factors of staphylococcus aureus bacteremia in patients with rheumatoid arthritis compared with the general population in a nationwide cohort of all adult members of the population from 1996 until 2017 using national registries

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Key information

Conditions

Rheumatoid Arthritis Arthritis Arthritis, Rheumatoid Autoimmune Diseases Connective Tissue Diseases Immune System Diseases Joint Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Rheumatic Diseases Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteremia

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • All members of the adult Danish population

Exclusion criteria

  • Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia prior to inclusion.
  • Rheumatoid arthritis diagnosed prior to inclusion.

Treatment and study plan

Risk factors in RA cohort

Other

Other names: DMARDs (biologic and synthetic), Corticosteroids, RA disease activity, RA disease duration, Tobacco use, Joint erosions, Prosthetic joints, Other comorbid conditions and surgical/dialysis procedures

Risk factors in general population

Other

Other names: Prosthetic joints, Other comorbid conditions and surgical/dialysis procedures

Primary outcomes

  1. Incidence of staphylococcus aureus bacteremia

    Time frame: 0-21 years

  2. Incidence rate ratios

    Time frame: 0-21 years

    Comparing rheumatoid arthritis patients with the general population

Secondary outcomes

  1. Risk factors of staphylococcus aureus bacteremia

    Time frame: 0-21 years

    Identification of risk factors both universal to both the general population and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) cohorts and RA disease specific factors (disease duration, disease activity, smoking, joint erosions, etc.)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Sabine Dieperink

Other

Collaborators

  • Statens Serum Institut
  • University of Aarhus
  • University of Copenhagen

Registry information

Official study title

Incidence and Risk Factors of Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteremia in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis Compared With the General Population

Important dates

Study start
1996
Primary completion
2017
Study completion
2017
First posted
Apr 9, 2019
Registry last updated
Apr 9, 2019

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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