Conquering Diseases

Study Of Investigational Device To Diagnose Muscle Loss For Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients

Description

Seeking men and women with rheumatoid arthritis for a study of a smartphone app for muscle strength assessments to diagnose sarcopenia (loss of muscle mass and function).

Overview

Participants in this study will come for an office visit where they will answer questionnaires, complete strength assessments such as walking and grip tests, and undergo body measurements. The office visit may take several hours.

What we're hoping for

We are studying whether an investigational smartphone app is effective in diagnosing sarcopenia (loss of muscle mass and function).

Additional Information

ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: Not Available

 Principal Investigator

David  McManus, MD

UMass Memorial Health

 Study Contact

Chelsea  Boateng

chelsea.boateng@umassmed.edu

 Location

UMass Chan University Campus

55 Lake Ave North 

Worcester,MA 01655

508-856-8989