Rheumatology & orthopedics
Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials
Arthritis, osteoporosis, and other conditions of the bones, joints, and muscles. We’re tracking 4,610 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable3,773
- Phase 2214
- Phase 4199
- Phase 1182
- Phase 3138
- Phase 1/Phase 270
- Phase 2/Phase 334
Top conditions
- Knee Osteoarthritis173
- Rheumatoid Arthritis131
- Fibromyalgia104
- Osteoporosis82
- Osteoarthritis71
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)68
- Osteoarthritis, Knee65
- Shoulder Pain48
- Hip Osteoarthritis43
- Degenerative Disc Disease39
- Psoriatic Arthritis39
- Chronic Pain38
- Total Knee Arthroplasty38
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus37
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy36
- Musculoskeletal Pain35
- Osteoarthritis (OA) of the Knee32
- Pain32
Leading sponsors
- Riphah International University85
- Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli69
- Cairo University65
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris36
- Foundation University Islamabad31
- Mayo Clinic28
- Massachusetts General Hospital25
- National Taiwan University Hospital24
- Hacettepe University23
- Tanta University22
Where studies are running
- California206
- New York86
- Florida83
- Maryland76
- Arizona71
- Massachusetts71
- Texas66
- Alabama60
- Illinois50
- Pennsylvania47
Recruiting studies4,610 total
- NCT05817747Recruiting
Using big data to predict outcomes after spine surgery
This study collects information from people having surgery for problems in the lower (lumbar) or neck (cervical) spine. It tests whether using “big data” from routine care can help predict surgical outcomes and improve future decisions.
Ängelholm, Skåne CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT06969222Recruiting
Robotic knee replacement study with a special implant
This study tests a robot-assisted knee replacement using a new type of implant designed to move more like a natural knee. It may help people with arthritis or other knee joint problems who need a total knee replacement.
Larissa, ThessalyAges 18–95 - NCT06967883Recruiting
Neck muscles and balance study in men with ankylosing spondylitis
This study uses ultrasound to look at neck muscles and balance in men with ankylosing spondylitis. It may help understand how the condition affects the neck and stability.
Istanbul, BahcelievlerAges 18–65 - NCT06966635RecruitingPhase 4
Potassium citrate for gout treatment
This study tests whether a potassium citrate tablet can help people with gout lower uric acid and prevent flares. It is for adults on stable gout medication who are not having a current flare.
ShanghaiAges 18–70 - NCT06967168Recruiting
Heel pain treatment options feasibility study
This study tests different ways to treat heel pain using self-help resources like exercise guides or videos. It aims to find out what works best for people with heel pain.
Cardiff, WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT07103746RecruitingPhase 2
Ublituximab for antibody-positive IMNM
This study tests an investigational medication called ublituximab (an infusion) for people with a rare autoimmune muscle disease called IMNM. It aims to reduce muscle weakness and damage by targeting specific immune cells (B cells). To join, you need a recent diagnosis (within 1 year), specific antibodies, and be on limited other medications.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07104656Recruiting
Study of a new saw for jaw surgery
This trial tests a new way to cut the jawbone during surgery to see if it helps the bone pieces fit together better. It might help patients needing jaw surgery.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 12–75 - NCT07105657Recruiting
Rehabilitation after hip or knee replacement
This trial tests if three weeks of intensive rehabilitation helps people who still have physical problems after a total hip or knee replacement. It aims to improve your recovery and function.
BrædstrupAges 18 years+ - NCT07101562Recruiting
Repairing hip bone damage with your own stem cells
This study is testing a new way to repair the damaged bone in your hip by using your own bone marrow stem cells. You may be a candidate if you have femoral head necrosis (hip bone death) that did not get better with standard treatments and you are otherwise healthy enough for surgery.
Xinxiang, HenanAges 20–65 - NCT07101887Recruiting
Comparing two surgeries for thumb arthritis pain and function
This trial tests if a thumb joint replacement works better than the standard surgery for reducing pain and improving hand use in people with thumb arthritis (grades I to III).
BarcelonaAges Any age - NCT07104084Recruiting
Antiseptic wash and wound healing after hip replacement
This study tests whether using a special antiseptic wash during hip replacement surgery affects how well the wound heals. It may help doctors choose safer ways to clean the skin before your operation.
Monroeville, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07098754Recruiting
Physical therapy for neck pain and posture improvement
This study compares different physical therapy techniques to improve neck posture and reduce pain in people with myofascial pain syndrome. It may help if you have mild to moderate neck pain from muscle knots and are open to physiotherapy.
Bahawalpur, Punjab ProvinceAges 20–40 - NCT07101250RecruitingPhase 4
Study of acetazolamide before laparoscopic hysterectomy
This trial tests a medication called acetazolamide given before surgery to see if it can help prevent shoulder pain after a laparoscopic hysterectomy. If you are a woman scheduled for this type of hysterectomy, you may be able to join.
Greenville, South CarolinaAges 21–65 - NCT07105189Recruiting
Study of wireless vital sign monitors after spinal surgery
This trial tests whether a wireless, wearable monitor can safely track your heart rate and other vital signs after complex spinal surgery, reducing the need for frequent nurse checks. If you are having extensive back surgery and stay in the hospital for at least 3 days, you may be eligible.
CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT07100873RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug for rheumatoid arthritis
This trial tests a new medication called ADI-001 to see if it can help people with rheumatoid arthritis. It is for adults who meet the standard criteria for RA and are in generally good health otherwise.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT07104721RecruitingPhase 1
YTS109 cell therapy for severe autoimmune diseases
This trial tests a new cell therapy called YTS109 for people with severe autoimmune diseases that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if it can reset the immune system and reduce disease activity in conditions like lupus, Sjögren's syndrome, and others.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–65 - NCT05717179Recruiting
Ultrasound-guided treatment choices for rheumatoid arthritis
This trial uses ultrasound to help decide how to adjust treatment in people with rheumatoid arthritis. It may help tailor therapy to keep the disease under better control using a treat-to-target approach.
Bruneck, BolzanoAges 18–84 - NCT06165419RecruitingPhase 2
High-dose radiation for spine metastases from solid tumors
This trial tests a new way of giving high-dose radiation to solid tumors that have spread to the spine. It is for people whose spine is stable, have not had prior treatment to that area, and have only minor weakness (if any).
Stony Brook, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06969625Recruiting
Shoulder Block for Pain Relief After Rotator Cuff Surgery
This study tests a special numbing injection (shoulder block) to see how well it controls pain after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. If you are having this type of shoulder surgery and are generally healthy, this trial may help you recover with less pain.
Zagazig, Al SharqiaAges 21–65 - NCT06108934Recruiting
Study of the Insignia Hip Stem for First Hip Replacement
This study tests a new cementless hip stem (Insignia) for people having their first total hip replacement. It aims to see how long the implant lasts and how well your hip works after surgery.
Subiaco, Western AustraliaAges 18 years+ - NCT07089121RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Descartes-08 for young people with autoimmune diseases
This trial tests a new therapy called Descartes-08 for children, teens, and young adults with autoimmune conditions like lupus, myasthenia gravis, or dermatomyositis. It aims to see if it can help control moderate disease that hasn't responded well enough to other treatments.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 12 years+ - NCT07089875RecruitingPhase 3
Testing dotinurad vs allopurinol for people with gout
This study compares a new gout medicine called dotinurad to the common medicine allopurinol. It is for people who have had gout for at least a year, have had at least 2 gout attacks in the last year, and are already taking a stable dose of allopurinol but still have high uric acid levels.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–75 - NCT07086521RecruitingPhase 1
Stem cell therapy for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy
This trial tests a new stem cell treatment (ULSC) for people with FSHD, a type of muscular dystrophy. It aims to see if the treatment is safe and if it can help improve arm strength and daily movement.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 15 years+ - NCT07087197RecruitingPhase 1
Study of SKB107 for advanced cancer with bone tumors
This trial tests a new drug, SKB107, for people whose advanced cancer has spread to the bones and standard treatments no longer work. The goal is to see if SKB107 can help shrink or slow these bone tumors.
ShanghaiAges 18–75
Common questions
- How many bones, joints & muscles clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 4,610 recruiting rheumatology & orthopedics studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 7,529 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.