Clinical trials
Arthritis clinical trials
Below are recruiting arthritis clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 550 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04292067Recruiting
Study gut bacteria in people with arthritis
This study compares the gut microbiome (the bacteria in your intestines) in adults with spondyloarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis versus healthy adults. It aims to better describe differences that may help explain these diseases.
Boulogne-BillancourtAges 18 years+ - NCT04580225Recruiting
Tested partial wrist fusion with or without bone removal
This study compares two surgical options for certain types of advanced wrist arthritis—one with partial wrist fusion alone, and one with partial wrist fusion plus removal of a small wrist bone. It may help find which approach works better for pain and function after surgery.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 18–75 - NCT04748809Recruiting
Diet trial for rheumatoid arthritis inflammation
This study tests whether an anti-inflammatory diet can help people with rheumatoid arthritis by lowering inflammation and disease activity. You may join if your symptoms are currently mild to moderate and you haven’t recently changed medications or your treatment plan.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04804553RecruitingPhase 3
Apremilast for children with active juvenile psoriatic arthritis
This Phase 3 trial tests apremilast to treat active juvenile psoriatic arthritis (joint inflammation) in children and teens. You may be able to join if your child’s condition is active despite prior treatments or if they couldn’t tolerate them.
BregenzAges 5–17 - NCT04924270RecruitingPhase 2
Capsule stool transfer for newly diagnosed inflammatory bowel or joint disease
This Phase 2 study tests whether taking capsule stool (FMT) is safe and can help people who are newly diagnosed and haven’t started the usual medicines yet. Participants will also start the standard first-line treatment for their condition, and the study will compare safety and outcomes.
OdenseAges 18–75 - NCT05039216Recruiting
Biobank for inflammatory arthritis and osteoporosis
This study collects and stores health information and samples for people with long-term inflammatory arthritis (like rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthritis, or psoriatic arthritis) or with osteoporosis. It helps researchers understand these conditions and may lead to better future treatments.
ToulouseAges 18–99 - NCT05062421Recruiting
Study how well arthritis treatments keep working over time
This study looks at people with adult rheumatoid arthritis to see how long biological medicines and “JAK inhibitors” keep helping. It uses routine clinic follow-up records to understand how well treatment persists over time and how outcomes change.
SevilleAges 18 years+ - NCT05092984RecruitingPhase 3
Spironolactone for rheumatoid arthritis with active symptoms
This trial tests whether spironolactone can reduce symptoms and inflammation in people with rheumatoid arthritis that is still active despite standard arthritis medicines. You may be able to join if your rheumatoid arthritis remains active and your current treatment plan has been stable for at least several months.
Strasbourg, AlsaceAges 18 years+ - NCT05111405Recruiting
Compare two surgeries for thumb CMC arthritis
This trial compares two different operations for thumb CMC (carpometacarpal) arthritis. It looks at which surgery works better when other non-surgery treatments have not helped you.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 50 years+ - NCT05197530RecruitingPhase 1
Imaging lymph vessels in rheumatoid arthritis before and during treatment
This Phase 1 study uses special imaging to look at lymph vessels in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The goal is to better understand changes in the lymph system in early versus long-standing RA and during certain treatments.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05264025RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Fexofenadine for active rheumatoid arthritis
This Phase 1/2 study tests whether fexofenadine (an allergy medicine) can improve symptoms and inflammation in people with active rheumatoid arthritis. Participants may be assigned to different treatment groups, and the study looks at safety and early signs of benefit.
Banī SuwayfAges 18–60 - NCT05291819Recruiting
Imaging-guided vs standard treatment for psoriatic arthritis
This study compares two “treat-to-target” strategies for psoriatic arthritis. One strategy uses imaging to guide treatment changes, and the other uses standard clinic assessments, to see which approach controls symptoms more effectively.
ÅlesundAges 18 years+ - NCT05305066Recruiting
Study for people with rheumatoid arthritis who tried standard medicines
This trial studies an add-on treatment approach for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in adults whose symptoms did not improve with standard “first-line” medicines. It may help people who still have active RA after trying certain disease-modifying drugs.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT05391100Recruiting
Screening people with rheumatoid arthritis for lung scarring
This study looks for early lung scarring in people who have rheumatoid arthritis. It may help find a serious lung condition earlier so doctors can watch or treat it sooner.
BudapestAges 40 years+ - NCT05413759Recruiting
Helping rheumatoid arthritis patients take medicines on schedule
This study looks at how well people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) take their RA medicines—especially medicines like methotrexate and other targeted or biologic treatments. It may help improve medication adherence (taking doses correctly) and supports safer, more consistent treatment at home.
Pierre-Bénite, LyonAges 18 years+ - NCT05428488RecruitingPhase 3
Step-by-step treatment for rheumatoid arthritis with TNF medicine
This trial tests a step-by-step plan for treating rheumatoid arthritis when current medicines aren’t controlling the disease. It compares how well a targeted approach works by adjusting treatment for people who need a TNF inhibitor.
Montpellier, FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT05534347Recruiting
Blood marker study in teens with juvenile arthritis
This study looks at blood (and related) markers that may reflect inflammation in people with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. It may help doctors better understand disease activity and guide future care for patients who are able to join.
Paris, IDFAges 16 years+ - NCT05540938RecruitingPhase 4
Testing WangBi granules for rheumatoid arthritis along with standard care
This trial studies whether WangBi granules help control rheumatoid arthritis symptoms when used by people already taking stable methotrexate and tofacitinib. It’s mainly for people with mild-to-moderate disease activity and specific diagnostic features.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT05543941Recruiting
Test advanced irrigation during knee, hip, or shoulder replacement
This trial studies a cleaning solution used during surgery to lower the risk of complications and improve outcomes after joint replacement. It may be an option if you’re having a planned knee, hip, or humerus (shoulder) replacement and meet the specific health and allergy requirements.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05547451Recruiting
COVID vaccine study for teens with juvenile arthritis
This study looks at giving a COVID-19 vaccine to teens who have juvenile idiopathic arthritis, to see how they respond. It may help doctors understand vaccine safety and effectiveness for this specific age and condition group.
Nantes, Loire-AtlantiqueAges 12–18 - NCT05603728Recruiting
Follow-up study for Exactech shoulder implants after surgery
This study follows people who get (or already had) a shoulder replacement to see how the implant is doing over time. It may help improve future care by tracking long-term performance and safety.
Laguna Woods, CaliforniaAges 21 years+ - NCT05638854RecruitingPhase 1
Test of ZB002 safety and dosing in rheumatoid arthritis
This early-phase study tests whether ZB002 is safe in people, and how the body handles the drug. It includes both healthy volunteers and people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) to see if the drug has a predictable blood level pattern.
MelbourneAges 18–70 - NCT05652608Recruiting
Psoriatic arthritis wellness survey for adults in the US
This study is looking at how people living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) are doing through a wellness survey. If you live in the US or Puerto Rico, have PsA, and are taking prescribed PsA medicine, you may be able to share your experience through online questionnaires.
Upper Nyack, New YorkAges 19 years+ - NCT05657847Recruiting
Imaging tests for joint disease in arthritis
This study tests new kinds of imaging (radiology pictures) to help understand arthritis in joints. It may help improve how these arthritis types are identified and followed over time.
BudapestAges 18–100
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for arthritis?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 550 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.