Design and Data Gathering Techniques in the Rheumatology Registry - Takeaways - MDSpire

Design and Data Gathering Techniques in the Rheumatology Registry

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  • Mehrdad Mahalleh

  • Mahdi Mahmoudi

  • Mohammad Tanhaei

  • Ahmadreza Jamshidi

  • February 25, 2026

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    Disease registries systematically collect data on patients, supporting clinical care, public health policy, and real-world research.

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    Rheumatology registries like CORRONA and BSRBR provide insights beyond randomized controlled trials, monitoring treatment effectiveness and safety.

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    Rheumatry, established in Iran in 2016, is the country's first national registry for rheumatic diseases, aiming to collect longitudinal clinical data.

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    Rheumatry enrolls patients from 26 hospitals, utilizing secure, role-based access to a web-based platform for data collection and management.

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    The registry's design includes ethical considerations, ensuring participant consent and compliance with national data protection regulations.

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