Rheumatology & orthopedics
Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials
Arthritis, osteoporosis, and other conditions of the bones, joints, and muscles. We’re tracking 4,838 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable3,969
- Phase 2224
- Phase 4197
- Phase 1190
- Phase 3149
- Phase 1/Phase 276
- Phase 2/Phase 333
Top conditions
- Knee Osteoarthritis184
- Rheumatoid Arthritis141
- Fibromyalgia102
- Osteoporosis87
- Osteoarthritis74
- Osteoarthritis, Knee71
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)66
- Shoulder Pain50
- Psoriatic Arthritis47
- Hip Osteoarthritis41
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus41
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy39
- Degenerative Disc Disease38
- Chronic Pain37
- Total Knee Arthroplasty37
- Musculoskeletal Pain36
- Pain35
- Dermatomyositis31
Leading sponsors
- Riphah International University110
- Cairo University72
- Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli71
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris37
- Foundation University Islamabad34
- Mayo Clinic29
- Massachusetts General Hospital27
- National Taiwan University Hospital25
- Chinese University of Hong Kong22
- Hacettepe University22
Where studies are running
- California211
- New York94
- Florida80
- Massachusetts76
- Arizona75
- Maryland73
- Texas65
- Alabama57
- Illinois54
- Pennsylvania50
Recruiting studies4,838 total
- NCT05638724Recruiting
Long COVID health registry for people of all ages
This study builds a health registry to learn how long COVID affects children, teens, and adults over time. It may help by improving understanding of symptoms and care, even if it does not test a new drug.
Munich, BavariaAges Any age - 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 - NCT05643079Recruiting
Bone screw and tendon transfer for heel bone realignment
This trial studies a specific surgical technique for people who need heel bone realignment along with a tendon transfer. It tests whether using a human donor bone screw helps the bone heal and the tendon work after surgery.
ViennaAges 18 years+ - NCT05644522Recruiting
At-home brace study for leg support and walking
This study tests an at-home wearable activity monitor and brace-related walking support for people who already use a knee-ankle-foot brace. It may help researchers understand how brace use and day-to-day movement relate to walking ability.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–89 - NCT05648474Recruiting
Nerve monitoring during a low-back fusion surgery
This study tests whether special nerve monitoring during a low-back fusion helps make surgery safer and the results easier to judge. It’s for people having a specific type of low-back fusion on one or two levels.
Carlsbad, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05649644Recruiting
Testing two anesthesia types for arm surgery
This trial compares two methods of numbing the arm and chest area during upper-extremity surgery. It may help you and your care team choose the option that works best and feels easiest for breathing and movement.
Hong KongAges 18–75 - NCT05650229RecruitingPhase 2
Study of KL1333 for adult mitochondrial disease fatigue and weakness
This Phase 2 trial studies whether KL1333 improves chronic fatigue and muscle weakness in adults with a confirmed mitochondrial genetic disease. You may be eligible if you have persistent fatigue for at least 3 months and signs of muscle involvement, and can safely follow study requirements.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT05654753RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Fecal transplant for stubborn axial spondyloarthritis
This trial tests whether transplanting healthy stool bacteria (fecal microbiota transplantation) can reduce symptoms in people with axial spondyloarthritis (including ankylosing spondylitis) who are not improving enough with standard medicines. If you qualify, you may receive study capsules containing processed bacteria and be closely monitored for safety and symptom changes.
Boulogne-BillancourtAges 18–75 - 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 - NCT05658289Recruiting
Latarjet vs shoulder bone surgery after front dislocation
This trial compares two types of surgery that rebuild the front (anterior) shoulder bone when there has been significant bone loss. It may help find which operation works better to keep your shoulder from dislocating again.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 16–40 - NCT05658575RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Tablets to treat sudden gout flare pain
This trial studies dapansutrile tablets (OLT1177) to see how well they work for people in the first 4 days of an acute gout flare. It may help reduce pain and inflammation in the specific joint where your gout is flaring.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT05663008Recruiting
Testing nerve-to-muscle signal changes to diagnose movement diseases
This study measures how nerves communicate with muscles, using recordings and gels. It aims to spot early, personalized signs of conditions like ALS and related diseases, and to improve diagnosis.
Dublin, LeinsterAges 18 years+ - NCT05664412Recruiting
Brain stimulation trial to improve thinking in 22q11.2 deletion
This trial tests a non-invasive brain stimulation approach to help improve executive function—skills like planning, attention, and self-control—in people with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome. If you qualify, you would be asked to participate and allow study procedures to see whether this treatment helps.
Geneva, Canton of GenevaAges 14–25 - NCT05666167Recruiting
Telehealth exercise program for knee or hip arthritis pain
This trial tests whether a structured exercise program delivered by video (telehealth) can help Veterans with painful knee or hip osteoarthritis (arthritis that wears down joints). It may be a good fit if you are not currently very active and can safely join a group program from home.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT05674604Recruiting
Cryoneurolysis to reduce knee and shoulder pain in hospital
This trial tests whether a procedure called cryoneurolysis can reduce pain in people recovering from certain recent brain or nerve injuries (like stroke or traumatic brain injury). It may be helpful if you have either hemiplegic shoulder pain or knee pain from osteoarthritis while you’re in inpatient rehab.
Victoria, British ColumbiaAges 18–80 - NCT05675618Recruiting
Returning to Golf After Joint Replacement Surgery
This study focuses on helping people get back to golfing after common orthopedic (bone/joint) surgeries like hip or knee or shoulder replacement. You may be asked to complete follow-up questionnaires to track recovery and return-to-golf progress.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05676775Recruiting
Study for people recently diagnosed with axial spondyloarthritis
This study follows people who were diagnosed with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) recently to better understand the condition over time. It’s mainly for adults and teens who can consent and can communicate in English.
LeedsAges 16–50 - NCT05678894Recruiting
Hip and pelvic measurements study for younger adults
This study compares hip positioning (acetabular angle) with pelvic tilt in people with femoro-acetabular impingement and in healthy volunteers. It may help researchers better understand hip mechanics and how they relate to symptoms and planning for arthroscopy surgery.
LyonAges 18–50 - NCT05679232Recruiting
Hydrogel coating to lower infection after hip replacement surgery
This trial studies whether a special hydrogel coating on a hip implant can reduce infections after hip revision surgery. If it works, it could help you heal with fewer post-surgery infection problems.
ViennaAges 18 years+ - NCT05681299RecruitingPhase 4
Testing growth hormone and liraglutide effects on hunger hormones
This study tests how growth hormone (GH) and liraglutide affect a hunger-related hormone system called AgRP. It compares effects in healthy people (lean or overweight) and in people with isolated GH deficiency, aiming to understand how these treatments change appetite and metabolism.
New York, New YorkAges 18–45 - NCT05686278Recruiting
Study of long-term outcomes after hip hemiarthroplasty
This is an observational study that follows people over time after hip hemiarthroplasty (a partial hip replacement). It aims to understand how well Corin hip devices work long-term in everyday care, and what outcomes to expect.
Amboise, FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT05688969Recruiting
Study of how an osteoporosis shot works in postmenopausal women
This study looks at what changes in the body after starting romosozumab (an osteoporosis treatment) in postmenopausal women at higher risk for fractures. Researchers want to understand the treatment’s “mechanism,” which may help improve future osteoporosis care.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 45 years+
Common questions
- How many bones, joints & muscles clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 4,838 recruiting rheumatology & orthopedics studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 7,965 we cover in this area in total.
- What does “Bones, joints & muscles” cover here?
- Arthritis, osteoporosis, and other conditions of the bones, joints, and muscles. We group each study into bones, joints & muscles based on the conditions it studies, so you can scan the whole therapeutic area at once and drill into a specific condition.
- How do I find a bones, joints & muscles trial near me?
- Use the search to filter bones, joints & muscles studies by location and eligibility. Every Clin2 trial page explains the criteria in plain English and offers a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read — the study team makes the final decision.
Other specialties
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov; specialty groupings are derived from each study’s conditions. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.