Clinical trials
Polymyalgia Rheumatica clinical trials
Below are recruiting polymyalgia rheumatica clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 16 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07279688RecruitingPhase 3
Baricitinib plus steroids for polymyalgia rheumatica
This trial tests if adding baricitinib (a pill that calms inflammation) to standard steroids works better than steroids alone for people with polymyalgia rheumatica. It aims to improve symptoms and reduce steroid side effects.
Aix-en-ProvenceAges 50 years+ - NCT06172361RecruitingPhase 3
Tofacitinib and steroid taper for PMR
This study tests whether a daily pill (tofacitinib) combined with a short course of steroids can help people with active PMR use less steroids over time. You must have high disease activity and not have taken steroids or biologics in the past two weeks.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 50–88 - NCT07010484Recruiting
New imaging tests for polymyalgia rheumatica
This trial tests if new imaging methods can help diagnose and treat polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR). It may be for you if you're over 50, have pain in your shoulders or hips, and haven't taken steroids for PMR in the last 2 months.
AarhusAges 50 years+ - NCT07286214RecruitingPhase 4
Study of sarilumab for early polymyalgia rheumatica
This trial tests whether the drug sarilumab can help people with newly diagnosed or early relapsing polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) reduce their need for prednisone. It aims to see if the combination is safer and more effective than prednisone alone.
Denver, ColoradoAges 50 years+ - NCT04102930Recruiting
Study of immune and genetic features in GCA and PMR
This study looks at immune system and genetic (inherited) differences in people diagnosed with giant cell arteritis or polymyalgia rheumatica. It aims to improve understanding of why these conditions happen and how they vary between people.
Canterbury, KentAges 50 years+ - NCT05479448Recruiting
Tracking what predicts response in new PMR or GCA
This study looks at people newly diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) or giant cell arteritis (GCA) and uses their health and treatment information to learn what predicts how well treatment works. It may help your care in the future by improving which patients respond best and how.
BaselAges 18 years+ - NCT06609668Recruiting
Thrombomodulin blood test to rule out giant cell arteritis in PMR
This study tests whether a blood test for a protein called thrombomodulin can help rule out giant cell arteritis (a blood vessel inflammation) in people with polymyalgia rheumatica. It involves a blood draw and a one-time imaging scan to look at your blood vessels.
DijonAges 50 years+ - NCT06460142Recruiting
Biomarker study for giant cell arteritis and polymyalgia rheumatica
This study is looking for biomarkers (biological clues) in people with newly diagnosed or flaring giant cell arteritis (GCA) or polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR). Participating may help researchers find better ways to diagnose and monitor these conditions.
Bonn, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT05193396RecruitingPhase 4
Hydrocortisone trial for adrenal symptoms after stopping steroid pills
This trial tests whether hydrocortisone (a cortisol replacement) helps people who feel symptoms of adrenal insufficiency after they stop long-term prednisolone. It compares hydrocortisone versus placebo to see if symptoms improve and dosing is safer/effective.
AarhusAges 50 years+ - NCT05435781RecruitingPhase 4
Hydrocortisone added during stress in people on low-dose prednisolone
This study tests whether adding supplemental hydrocortisone during stressful events can prevent problems in people who develop adrenal insufficiency from long-term prednisolone. It is meant to see if “stress dosing” is safer and helps the body respond to stress.
AarhusAges 50 years+ - NCT05935709Recruiting
Danish database study for GCA or PMR
This study builds and uses a Danish database for people diagnosed with giant cell arteritis (GCA) or polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR). It may help doctors learn more about these conditions over time and improve care.
AarhusAges 50 years+ - NCT06647134Recruiting
Understanding how immunotherapy side effects affect daily life
This study is for people whose immunotherapy (a type of cancer treatment) caused joint pain, swelling, or muscle stiffness. Researchers want to talk to you about how these side effects have affected your life, so they can better understand and help others in the future.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06696027Recruiting
Loss of Y chromosome in autoimmune and lung disease
This study looks at how the loss of the Y chromosome in blood cells may be linked to autoimmune and lung diseases in older men. By joining, you help researchers understand this connection better.
Bonn, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 50 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+ - NCT06763783Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Shingles vaccine study for people with rheumatic diseases
This study offers the Shingrix shingles vaccine for free to adults with inflammatory rheumatic diseases. It compares how well the vaccine works in people taking immune-suppressing drugs versus those not taking them.
LundAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for polymyalgia rheumatica?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 16 recruiting polymyalgia rheumatica 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 polymyalgia rheumatica 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 polymyalgia rheumatica 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.