Have You Been Diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)?

As you may know, PsA is an autoimmune disease and affects some people who have psoriasis, which is a skin disease that presents as red, scaly rashes most often on the elbows, knees, ankles, feet, and hands. PsA causes the immune system to attack the joints, leading to inflammation. This results in pain, stiffness, and swelling in the joints. Symptoms of PsA can vary from person to person and change locations in the body. It can also affect any joint in the body and could affect just one joint or multiple joints at a time.

Managing PsA is important because without treatment, the condition can lead to joint damage. However, just as the symptoms can vary from person to person, the treatment can also vary. For some patients with PsA, their current treatment is inadequate. Whether you are just starting your journey with PsA or trying to find a different treatment option, you may be considering your next steps. Your participation in clinical trials that focus on PsA may help pave the way to develop more potential treatments for future patients with PsA.

If you decide you are ready to be a part of a clinical trial but are unsure where to start, completing the pre-screener questionnaire is the first step. This questionnaire includes questions about your diagnosis that will help find clinical trials that you may match to. 

You may be nervous at first, but taking action by completing this questionnaire could potentially help others by contributing to PsA research. If you do decide to enter a clinical trial, you are free to change your mind about participating at any point during the trial.