Serum Calprotectin Level in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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Assessment of the serum level of calprotectin in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.

Detailed Description
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease with genetic susceptibility. It is characterized by chronic synovitis and progressive joint destruction. There is synovial infiltration by inflammatory cells, activation of synovial fibroblasts, and production of a wide range of inflammatory cytokines. Sustained high disease activity results in a poor disease outcome so assessment of inflammatory activity in RA is of pivotal importance for the optimal treatment in these patients. Disease activity of RA patients is assessed by clinical examination, laboratory tests and radiographic assessment (e.g. ultrasonography). Laboratory assessment of RA activity is done routinely by measuring acute phase reactants such as an erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and C-reactive protein (CRP), which are elevated in most patients with RA. It has been demonstrated that more than 40% of RA patients have normal ESR or CRP (false negative results). Therefore, new serum markers that can more accurately reflect real inflammatory activity in RA patients are needed. Calprotectin (CLP) is a calcium binding leucocyte protein consisting of the heterocomplex of S100A8/ A9 (myeloid-related protein, MRP8/MRP14), as well as being a major monocyte/macrophage protein which has gained interest as a marker of inflammation in RA. Calprotectin has been identified as an important endogenous alarmin, one of the damage-associated molecular pattern (DAMP) molecules that acts as a ligand for the TLR4 receptor and amplifies the inflammation cascade via NF-kB and p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase. Calprotectin levels are higher in the serum of RA patients compared with healthy subjects or patients with osteoarthritis (OA), Still, no cut-off levels have been identified to help in the diagnosis of RA. Calprotectin is involved in cartilage damage in OA. Synovial lining macrophages play a role in the OA process and in cartilage damage. Moderate calprotectin increase has been observed in the serum of OA patients compared with healthy controls also serum calprotectin levels were found higher in OA patients with synovial inflammation compared with those without.

Official Title
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Serum Calprotectin Level in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis

Conditions
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Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: serum calprotectin


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Adult RA Patients who fulfilled the 2010 ACR/European league against rheumatism (EULAR) criteria for the classification of RA Adult osteoarthritis patients who fulfilled 2016 ACR revised Criteria for early diagnosis of knee OA Exclusion Criteria: Individuals with other autoimmune diseases (systemic lupus erythematosus, polyarteritis nodosa, dermatomyositis, scleroderma, spondyloarthritis, behcet's disease, psoriasis and inflammatory bowel disease). RA patients with interstitial lung disease (IPF). Patients with malignancy. Patients with end stage organ failure. Other conditions that may affect the serum level of calprotectin as diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, hepatitis and concomitant inflammatory disease as acute infection or chronic inflammatory status.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 50 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Other
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Other: RA patients<br>A. Full history taking B. Physical examination C. Laboratory investigation: • Serum Calprotectin (CLP) | Other: serum calprotectin<br>* serum calcium binding leucocyte protein<br>|
| Other: OA patients<br>A. Full history taking B. Physical examination C. Laboratory investigation: • Serum Calprotectin (CLP) | Other: serum calprotectin<br>* serum calcium binding leucocyte protein<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| • Assessment of sensitivity and specificity of the serum calprotectin as an indicator of disease activity in both RA and OA patients. | Analysis of serum level of calprotectin in both Rheumatoid arthritis and Osteoarthritis patients as an indicator of disease activity | a year | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compare between sensitivity and specificity of the serum calprotectin in detecting the activity of disease in both RA (Autoimmune inflammatory disease) and OA (Degenerative inflammatory disease) | Compare between sensitivity and specificity of the serum calprotectin in detecting the activity of disease in both RA (Autoimmune inflammatory disease) and OA (Degenerative inflammatory disease) | a year |