708
Participants
Start Date
October 15, 2007
Primary Completion Date
June 20, 2016
Study Completion Date
February 23, 2022
Imaging exams
"Radiological examinations:~* Standard x-ray: they include an x-ray of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine (side-on), of the lumbar spine from the front and an x-ray of the pelvis from the front~* MRI scan: are taken of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine and sacroiliac joints.~Bone densitometry: evaluation of bone densitometry of the lumbar spine and femoral neck.~Enthesis ultrasound: bilateral evaluation of entheseal insertions for the Achilles tendon, patella tendons and epicondyle tendons.~Biological tests :~* Genetic test : DNA will be collected at the first visit from all centers. RNA will be collected at the inclusion visit in AP-HP centres only.~* Serum will be collected by all centres at the initial visit, then in M6, M12 and M24 for the first two years of the study, then in M60.~* Urine will be collected by all centres at the initial visit, then in M24 for the first two years of the study, then in M60."
Department of Rheumatology, Cochin Hospital, Paris
Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
OTHER