Clinical trials
Arthritis clinical trials
Below are recruiting arthritis clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 540 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05926622Recruiting
Testing a Medacta shoulder replacement system for pain relief
This trial studies how well a Medacta shoulder replacement works by looking at clinical results and X-ray/scan findings after surgery. It may help people with certain shoulder conditions who need shoulder replacement or revision surgery.
AnnecyAges 18 years+ - NCT06246123Recruiting
Jyseleca tablet safety study in Korean patients
This study tracks Korean patients already taking Jyseleca for rheumatoid arthritis or ulcerative colitis, making sure it's safe and working as expected. It's not testing a new drug, just watching how patients do over time.
Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-doAges 18 years+ - NCT06231758RecruitingPhase 3
Metformin for knee osteoarthritis: a phase 3 trial
This study tests whether metformin, a common diabetes medication, can help reduce pain and improve knee function in people with knee osteoarthritis. It may offer a new treatment option for those with moderate knee OA.
Damietta, New DamiettaAges 30–60 - NCT06162195Recruiting
Comparing a new hip implant to standard hip replacement
This trial compares a new hip implant (H1) to a standard total hip replacement. It is for people who need hip replacement on one side due to arthritis or other hip conditions and can commit to long-term follow-up.
BournemouthAges Any age - NCT05669833RecruitingPhase 3
Guselkumab versus golimumab for active psoriatic arthritis
This Phase 3 study compares two biologic medicines—guselkumab and golimumab—to see which works better for people with active psoriatic arthritis. It is designed for people whose psoriatic arthritis did not respond well to a prior “TNF-blocking” medicine (or lost response).
Loxahatchee Groves, FloridaAges 18–80 - NCT06118892Recruiting
Knee implant study for inner knee pain from arthritis
This trial is testing a new knee implant designed to relieve pain on the inner side of the knee caused by osteoarthritis. It is for people who have not gotten enough relief from other treatments like physical therapy or injections.
Sonoma, CaliforniaAges 25–65 - NCT06072768RecruitingPhase 2
Testing ways to safely lower steroid doses in rheumatoid arthritis
This study compares two different schedules for reducing prednisone (a steroid) in people with rheumatoid arthritis who are also taking another standard arthritis medicine. The goal is to find the safest and most effective way to taper off steroids without causing a flare-up.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT06058169Recruiting
Home vibration therapy for arthritis knee pain
This study tests if doing whole-body vibration exercises at home can help reduce knee pain from arthritis. You stand on a gently vibrating platform for short periods over several weeks.
Augusta, GeorgiaAges 40–75 - NCT01776398Recruiting
Donating breath, blood, and urine samples for lung research
This study collects airway samples (usually during a bronchoscopy), plus blood and/or urine, to help researchers study lung conditions. It may help advance understanding of lung disease and related biology, but it is not a treatment trial.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT04538053RecruitingPhase 4
Simpler antibiotics for uncomplicated bone and joint infections in children
This trial looks at whether a simpler antibiotic plan can work for children with uncomplicated bone or joint infections that start in the community. It may help reduce the need for complicated treatment while still keeping the infection under control.
Kingswood, New South WalesAges 1–18 - NCT06038240Recruiting
Pain self-management program for knee replacement
This study is testing a program to help people manage pain on their own before and after total knee replacement surgery. It aims to improve recovery and reduce reliance on pain medications.
Charlottesville, VirginiaAges 18–85 - NCT05980442Recruiting
Navigation vs robotic-arm assisted knee replacement
This study compares two different high-tech tools used during total knee replacement surgery: one that uses a navigation system (OrthoPilot) and one that uses a robotic arm (MAKO). The goal is to see if one method leads to better results. If you're having a total knee replacement, this trial could help your surgeon choose the best approach.
Ulm, Baden-WurttembergAges 18–90 - NCT05992883RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing two injections for thumb arthritis pain
This study tests whether an NSAID injection or a corticosteroid injection works better for thumb base arthritis. If you have ongoing pain despite using things like ibuprofen, ice, or a brace, this trial may help find which treatment offers better relief.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 40 years+ - NCT05992038Recruiting
Bone putty as gap filler in knee realignment surgery
This trial tests a new bone putty used to fill the small gap created during realignment surgery for knee osteoarthritis. It aims to see if the putty helps the bone heal better and reduces pain.
Utrecht, UtrechtAges 18 years+ - NCT05955976Recruiting
Fat tissue study in knee osteoarthritis patients
This study looks at fat tissue around the knee and inside the thigh muscle in people having knee replacement surgery for osteoarthritis. It may help researchers understand how fat tissue affects the knee joint.
NiceAges 40–85 - NCT05955066RecruitingPhase 4
Testing a JAK inhibitor to help RA joint erosion heal
This Phase 4 study tests whether a JAK inhibitor (baricitinib) can improve how RA-related bone erosion heals. You might be eligible if you have rheumatoid arthritis that is still active despite methotrexate treatment, and you meet the specific safety and medication history rules.
Hong Kong, Hong KongAges 18–65 - NCT05941559Enrolling by invitation
EMDR therapy for long-term rheumatoid arthritis pain
This trial tests whether eye-movement therapy (EMDR) can reduce long-lasting pain in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). You may be eligible if your RA has been relatively stable, your pain is still high, and you can take part in therapy sessions safely.
Enschede, OverijsselAges 18 years+ - NCT03017118Recruiting
Turmeric study for early thumb basal joint arthritis
This trial studies whether turmeric can reduce pain from “basal joint” arthritis in the thumb, especially early stages seen on X-ray. You may be a good fit if you’re having thumb base pain and meet specific exam and X-ray requirements.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 40 years+ - NCT05848622Recruiting
Gait retraining after ACL surgery for fast knee recovery
This trial tests a walking (gait) rehabilitation program to improve how you move after ACL reconstruction. It may help if you are still having walking mechanics issues in the months to years after surgery.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 16–35 - NCT05818774Recruiting
Different types of neck nerve ablation for chronic pain relief
This trial compares two ways of using radiofrequency heat to treat a specific set of neck pain nerves (the “cervical medial branch nerves”). It may help people with long-lasting neck pain who did not improve with standard treatments and who respond to diagnostic nerve blocks.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–85 - NCT05796908Recruiting
Prosthesis surgery for unstable elbow joint injuries
This study tests a new implant (prosthesis) for people with a painful, unstable proximal radial/ulna joint in the elbow. It may help restore stability and motion if you are a good surgical candidate and can follow a long recovery and follow-up plan.
Carmel, IndianaAges 18–85 - NCT05738824Recruiting
Study how inflammatory muscle diseases naturally change over time
This study follows people with suspected or confirmed inflammatory muscle disease (and sometimes healthy adults) to better understand how the condition progresses and what changes over time. It may help researchers identify patterns that could guide future treatments.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 2–120 - NCT05666167Recruiting
Virtual exercise for veterans with knee or hip arthritis
This study tests whether veterans with knee or hip arthritis can safely and effectively exercise at home using video calls, to help improve pain and movement.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT05642260Recruiting
Fall-prevention program after knee replacement for older women
This trial tests whether a structured fall-prevention program can reduce the number of falls in older women after total knee replacement surgery. It may help you stay safer as you recover and move around.
Kuwait CityAges 60 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for arthritis?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 540 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.