Clinical trials
Arthritis clinical trials
Below are recruiting arthritis clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 558 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - NCT06630715Recruiting
Comparing Upadacitinib for Psoriatic and Rheumatoid Arthritis
This study tests whether the medication upadacitinib (Rinvoq) works similarly for psoriatic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Participants will have ultrasound imaging to track joint inflammation while taking upadacitinib.
Legnano, MilanoAges 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - NCT06359665Enrolling by invitationPhase 1
Oral curcumin for thumb arthritis pain
This trial tests whether an oral curcumin supplement can help reduce pain from thumb arthritis. If you are an adult with daily thumb pain of at least moderate severity and have not taken turmeric or blood thinners, this may be an option for you.
Charlottesville, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT03510442Recruiting
Study of joint illness patterns and genes in juvenile and adult diseases
This study follows people with systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA), adult-onset Still’s disease (AOSD), and similar conditions to learn how the illness works over time. It also collects blood and family information to study genetics and explain what causes flare-ups, which may help future care.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 1 day–100 years - NCT03768271Recruiting
Study of early psoriatic arthritis for better diagnosis and care
This study follows people with a first episode of peripheral (hand/foot/arm/leg) arthritis that seems to be psoriatic arthritis. It aims to improve understanding of early disease and may help guide more personalized care over time.
CréteilAges 18–65 - NCT04402086Recruiting
Rheumatology patient and skin sample registry study at Yale
This study builds a health record and blood/skin sample collection for people with rheumatic autoimmune diseases who are getting care at Yale. It may help researchers understand these conditions and develop better tests or treatments over time.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–99 - NCT04731831Recruiting
Testing how well TNF medicines work in inflammatory arthritis
This study looks at how your immune system responds to starting infliximab or adalimumab for rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, or ankylosing spondylitis. Results may help doctors understand why some people don’t respond as well and how to improve treatment.
AalborgAges 18 years+ - NCT04806620Recruiting
Online app study for brain inflammation lifestyle data
This study uses a digital platform (app/website) to collect lifestyle and symptom information to better understand brain inflammation. You may qualify if you have certain conditions like Long COVID, migraines, autoimmune disease, inflammatory gut issues, mood disorders, or if you are a healthy comparison person.
Delafield, WisconsinAges 2 years+ - NCT05754710Recruiting
Kids taking Xeljanz for juvenile arthritis study
This study is collecting real-world information about how Xeljanz (tofacitinib) is used and how well it works in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. It may help improve how the medicine is used safely in everyday care.
SeoulAges 2–17 - NCT05790356Recruiting
Fecal transplant to treat rheumatoid arthritis symptoms
This study tests whether transferring stool from a screened healthy donor into the gut can improve rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in people whose RA is in remission or low activity. It’s mainly trying to change the gut bacteria to reduce RA symptoms or flare-ups.
London, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06299917Recruiting
Work rehabilitation for inflammatory arthritis
This study offers a work-focused rehabilitation program for people with inflammatory arthritis who are worried about keeping their job or staying in school. The program aims to help you stay employed or continue your education by providing tailored support.
SønderborgAges 18–65 - NCT06454188RecruitingPhase 4
Upadacitinib for Psoriatic Arthritis with Spine Involvement
This study tests how well upadacitinib (a pill taken daily) works for people with active psoriatic arthritis that also affects the spine. It is for those who have not responded well enough to other treatments like NSAIDs or biologics.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06533423Recruiting
Self-management help for new arthritis patients
This trial tests a self-management program for people recently diagnosed with certain types of arthritis. It aims to help you better manage your condition through education and support.
Glostrup MunicipalityAges 18–120
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for arthritis?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 558 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.
Related conditions
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.