Clinical trials
Arthritis clinical trials
Below are recruiting arthritis clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 539 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06718569Recruiting
Pain in Inflammatory Joint Diseases
This study looks at pain in people with inflammatory joint diseases. It aims to understand how pain changes when you start or switch to a newer type of arthritis medication.
OsloAges 18 years+ - NCT06668181RecruitingPhase 3
Study of bimekizumab for kids with certain types of juvenile arthritis
This trial tests a drug called bimekizumab in children and teens with specific types of juvenile arthritis (enthesitis-related arthritis or psoriatic arthritis). It aims to see how the drug works in the body and if it's safe. This may help those who haven't gotten enough relief from standard anti-inflammatory medicines.
CalgaryAges 2–18 - NCT07845942Recruiting
Donor stem cell transplant for stubborn systemic juvenile arthritis
This study tests a bone marrow transplant (using donor cells) to treat severe systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA) that has not responded to other treatments. The goal is to reset the immune system to stop the disease and its complications, like lung problems or recurrent macrophage activation syndrome.
Cincinnati, OhioAges Up to 35 years - NCT07484243Recruiting
Chinese and Western medicine for rheumatoid arthritis
This study combines traditional Chinese medicine with Western medicine to treat rheumatoid arthritis. It aims to see how well this approach works for people with hard-to-treat RA or RA-related lung disease.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT07302074Recruiting
Comparing Rare vs. Common Inflammatory Arthritis
This study compares rare inflammatory arthritis (from rare autoimmune diseases or drugs) to more common types (like rheumatoid arthritis). Researchers will look at tissue samples to understand the differences and help improve diagnosis and treatment.
BordeauxAges 18 years+ - NCT07000916Recruiting
Follow-up study for new arthritis in kids and young adults
This study follows children and young adults newly diagnosed with certain types of arthritis or related conditions to learn more about their health over time. It may help doctors better understand how these diseases progress and how treatments work.
BrusselsAges 2–50 - NCT06628206RecruitingPhase 1
Testing LPX-TI641 for rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis
This trial tests a new drug, LPX-TI641, to see if it is safe and how it works in the body for people with rheumatoid arthritis or psoriatic arthritis. It may be an option if you have active joint swelling and pain despite standard treatments.
AmmanAges 18 years+ - NCT06474546Recruiting
Diet intervention feasibility study for juvenile arthritis
This trial tests whether a special diet can help children and teens with juvenile arthritis. If you join, you will follow the diet and provide stool samples so the researchers can see how it affects your gut and arthritis.
Winnipeg, ManitobaAges 8–18 - NCT04751396Recruiting
Melanoma education for people with autoimmune conditions
This trial tests an educational tool to help people with melanoma and pre-existing autoimmune disease understand immune checkpoint inhibitor treatment. It aims to support you and your care team with information that can help you make decisions and feel more prepared.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04190758Enrolling by invitation
Early arthritis study for RA, psoriatic arthritis, and psoriasis
This study looks at people with early arthritis related to rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, or psoriasis. Researchers want to understand how these early conditions behave and may help guide better treatment decisions.
GothenburgAges 18–80 - NCT07796516RecruitingPhase 2
Telitacicept for difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis
This trial tests if a new medication, telitacicept, is safe and effective for people with difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis. It may be an option for patients who have not found relief from other treatments.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT07632846RecruitingPhase 2
Roflumilast as add-on treatment for active rheumatoid arthritis
This study tests whether adding roflumilast, a new medication, to your current rheumatoid arthritis treatment can help reduce joint inflammation and improve your symptoms. You would take it alongside methotrexate, a common RA medication you may already be using.
Al MansurahAges 18–60 - NCT07632872RecruitingPhase 2
Adding Desloratadine to Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment
This study tests whether desloratadine, an allergy medication, can help reduce rheumatoid arthritis symptoms when added to your current treatments. Researchers want to see if it reduces joint swelling and pain alongside your existing therapy.
Al MansurahAges 18–60 - NCT07416656Recruiting
Checking blood sugar test accuracy for arthritis patients on sulfasalazine
This study checks if the medicine sulfasalazine affects a blood sugar test (HbA1c) in people with inflammatory arthritis. If you have arthritis, take sulfasalazine, and have higher blood sugar or diabetes, this trial may help understand your glucose levels.
Silkeborg, Central JutlandAges 18 years+ - NCT07363980Enrolling by invitation
Heart CT Study for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
This study uses a special heart CT scan to look for early signs of heart disease in people with rheumatoid arthritis. It may help find problems before symptoms start.
AarhusAges 50–75 - NCT07286513Enrolling by invitation
Study of a new knee replacement implant
This study follows patients who receive a specific type of knee replacement implant called the Persona® SoluTion® PPS, to see how well it works over time. If your surgeon recommends this implant and you meet standard health requirements, you may be able to join.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT07188285Enrolling by invitation
Immune system study for active autoimmune diseases
This study uses a blood test called mass spectrometry to look at the immune system in people with active autoimmune diseases. It aims to find patterns that could help doctors better understand and treat these conditions.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07150000Recruiting
Rheumatic disease research study for patients and healthy volunteers
This study is for people with certain rheumatic conditions (like arthritis, lupus, or vasculitis) and for healthy volunteers. It aims to learn more about these diseases and improve how they are treated.
Bonn, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 18 years+ - NCT07087912RecruitingPhase 4
Dengue vaccine safety in people with autoimmune rheumatic diseases
This study tests the safety and immune response of a dengue vaccine in people aged 12–59 with stable autoimmune rheumatic diseases (like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus) who are on low-dose or no immune-suppressing medications. It also includes healthy volunteers for comparison.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 12–59 - NCT07089381Recruiting
Resveratrol for rheumatoid arthritis
This study tests whether resveratrol (a natural substance found in grapes) can help control moderate-to-high rheumatoid arthritis when added to your current RA medications. It aims to see if it reduces disease activity safely.
CairoAges 18 years+ - NCT06965322Recruiting
Detecting lung problems in rheumatoid arthritis
This study uses CT scans and blood tests to look for lung signs related to rheumatoid arthritis. It aims to find lung issues early, which may help in managing the disease better.
Innsbruck, AustriaAges 18 years+ - NCT06880653Recruiting
Exercise dose study for arthritis pain
This study looks at how different amounts of exercise affect arthritis symptoms. If you have arthritis or a related condition, you may be asked to try a specific weekly exercise goal to see if it helps your pain and mobility.
Columbia, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06820528Recruiting
Thumb arthritis surgery: is in-clinic therapy needed?
This trial compares recovery after thumb joint surgery with or without in-clinic physical therapy. It aims to see if patients can recover just as well with home exercises alone, which could reduce travel and costs.
Columbia, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT06546345Recruiting
Study of KeriFlex® implant for hand joint replacement
This trial tracks how well the KeriFlex® implant works over time in people who need a finger joint replacement due to arthritis or injury. It aims to see if the implant helps reduce pain and improve hand function.
BesançonAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for arthritis?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 539 recruiting arthritis studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a arthritis trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a arthritis trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.