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Cohort Data

Our prospective research cohort is advancing understanding of rheumatic immune-related adverse events.

The CanRIO prospective cohort study tracks patients experiencing rheumatic immune-related adverse events (irAEs) from immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy across Canada. This longitudinal database provides valuable insights into the presentation, treatment, and long-term outcomes of these conditions.

Cohort at a Glance

500+
Patients Enrolled
15+
Active Sites
7+
Years of Data
47
Publications

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Research Focus Areas

Clinical Presentations

Understanding the spectrum of rheumatic irAEs and their clinical characteristics.

Treatment Outcomes

Evaluating the effectiveness of different treatment approaches.

Long-term Follow-up

Tracking outcomes after immunotherapy completion.

Risk Factors

Identifying predictors of rheumatic irAE development.

Key Findings

Research from the CanRIO cohort has contributed to understanding:

  • The chronicity of inflammatory arthritis after immunotherapy discontinuation
  • Safety of checkpoint inhibitor rechallenge in patients with prior irAEs
  • The impact of pre-existing autoimmune disease on irAE development
  • Effective treatment strategies for persistent symptoms

View our publications page for the latest research findings.

Participating Sites

The CanRIO cohort includes data from academic centres across Canada:

University of British Columbia
University of Alberta
University of Calgary
McGill University
Western University
McMaster University
+ additional sites