Overview
An observational, ambispective cohort to learn about the disease progression of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) according to the changes from baseline in measures of disease activity, function, and imaging.
Description
This is an observational cohort study of Chinese patients (≥18 years of age) diagnosed with axSpA. Patients are followed at 4-6 month intervals. Data will be collected at baseline and at every follow-up time points. Primary outcomes are the structural damage measured with imaging(Conventional radiography, low-dose CT and MRI) and the disease activity measured with the Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Scale (ASDAS) and the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI). Secondary outcomes are inflammatory markers, Bath ankylosing spondylitis functional index (BASFI) and Bath ankylosing spondylitis metrology index (BASMI).
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients aged 18 years or older
- Diagnosis of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) according to the Assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Society (ASAS) classification criteria
Exclusion Criteria:
- Presence of severe, unstable medical conditions that may interfere with the study assessments, including but not limited to:
End-stage renal disease (eGFR \< 30 mL/min/1.73m²) Severe cardiovascular disease Active malignancy or malignancy requiring ongoing treatment
- Current diagnosis of schizophrenia, other psychotic disorders, severe cognitive impairment, or epilepsy with recurrent uncontrolled seizures, which, in the opinion of the investigator, may impair the ability to provide informed consent or comply with follow-up visits.
- Pregnant or lactating women
