Clinical Trials in Egypt / NCT07516769
Recruiting
Phase 3
Nicorandil as Anti-inflammatory in Rheumatoid Arthritis
NCT07516769 · tracked via the Priya Life Science Egypt tracker
Condition(s) studied
Rhumatoid Arthisis
Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)
Nicorandil 5 MG Oral Tablet: Nicorandil 5 MG Oral Tablet
Study summary
This study aims to evaluate the possible efficacy and safety of nicorandil as anti-inflammatory in managing patients with active rheumatoid arthritis.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with active rheumatoid arthritis (not in remission) according to American College of Rheumatology/European League Against Rheumatism (ACR/EULAR) i.e., 28 joints disease activity score (DAS-28) \>2.6.
* Patients receiving the conventional DMARDs
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with heart disease (congestive heart failure, arrhythmia and ischemic heart disease), diabetes, active infection, and other illness except rheumatoid arthritis.
* Patients with severe renal and hepatic dysfunction. - Patients receiving biological DMARDs.
* Patients receiving oral prednisolone greater than 15mg/day.
* Patients with hypersensitivity to study medications.
* Patients using antioxidants.
* Pregnant and lactating females.
Primary outcome measure(s)
- change in 28-joint count Disease Activity Score (DAS28) using C- reactive protein level (CRP) — 3 months
Calculation of 28-joint count Disease Activity Score (DAS28) using C- reactive protein level (CRP) where: Remission: \< 2.6. Low Disease Activity (LDA): ≤ 3.2. Moderate Disease Activity (MDA): 3.2 - 5.1. High Disease Activity (HDA): \> 5.1 - change in Multidimensional Health Assessment Questionnaire (MDHAQ) scores. — 3 months
Before and 3 months after the intervention, the validated Arabic Multidimensional Health Assessment Questionnaire (MDHAQ) Physical Function: Assessed through 10 activities, scored 0-3 (without difficulty=0, some=1, much=2, unable=3), with higher scores indicating worse function
Trial sites (1)
| Facility | City | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanta university | Tanta | Gharbia Governorate | Recruiting |
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Official registry record
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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