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
- NCT06082739Recruiting
Exercise for kyphosis (curved upper back)
This study tests whether a specific exercise program can help reduce the forward rounding of the upper back (kyphosis) in people with postural or Scheuermann's kyphosis. It's for patients 8 and older who have a significant curve, and it also includes their parents or guardians.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 8 years+ - NCT06083090Recruiting
Yoga therapy vs. physiotherapy for axial spondyloarthritis
This study compares yoga therapy to standard physical therapy for people with moderately active axial spondyloarthritis (a type of inflammatory arthritis affecting the spine and joints). The goal is to see if yoga can help improve symptoms and function as well as or better than physiotherapy.
BobignyAges 18 years+ - NCT06083480RecruitingPhase 4
Reducing stress to prevent long-term pain after knee replacement
This trial tests if lowering oxidative stress (damage from natural body processes) during knee replacement surgery can prevent chronic pain afterward. It may help people with osteoarthritis who have moderate to severe pain before surgery.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 50 years+ - NCT06084026Recruiting
Measuring daily activity with a small leg monitor
This study uses a small device called ActivPal clipped to your leg to measure how much you move during daily life. Researchers want to compare activity levels between people with neuromuscular disorders and healthy volunteers to better understand physical activity patterns.
New York, New YorkAges 1 year+ - NCT06084364RecruitingPhase 4
Steroid vs saline injection vs occupational therapy for thumb arthritis
This study compares a steroid injection (Kenacort), a saltwater (saline) injection, and occupational therapy to see which works best for thumb base osteoarthritis pain. It may help you if you have thumb pain with swelling and want to avoid surgery.
BodøAges 40–85 - NCT06084949Recruiting
Exercise for knee osteoarthritis relief
This trial tests if a structured exercise program can reduce pain and improve daily activities for people with knee osteoarthritis. If you have knee pain and trouble with daily tasks, this study may help you find a low-cost, non-drug way to feel better.
Kowloon City, KowloonAges 55 years+ - NCT06086080Recruiting
Non-surgical care after first kneecap dislocation
This study compares non-surgical treatment for people who have dislocated their kneecap for the first time in the past week. It aims to find the best way to help the knee heal without an operation.
Cali, Valle del Cauca DepartmentAges 10–40 - NCT06089616Recruiting
Long-term safety study of palovarotene in FOP patients
This study tracks the long-term safety and how well palovarotene works in people with FOP who are already taking it as part of their regular care. By joining, you help doctors learn more about the medicine over time.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 8 years+ - NCT06090097Recruiting
Game therapy for knee osteoarthritis
This trial tests a game-based therapy that uses biofeedback to help strengthen your knee. It may help you move better and feel less pain.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 30–75 - NCT06091371Recruiting
Using a small implant for flatfoot in growing kids
This trial tests a new implant to treat flexible flatfoot in children. It may help reduce pain and improve foot function during growth.
BolognaAges 8–14 - NCT06093100Recruiting
Wearable device study for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
This study uses a wearable device to track blood sugar levels and heart rate in people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. It aims to understand how these factors relate to heart health over time.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 10 years+ - NCT06093477Recruiting
Melatonin and recovery for teens after surgery
This study tests whether taking melatonin (a natural sleep hormone) after a major bone or joint surgery helps teens recover better. If you are 12-18 and having a surgery like scoliosis repair, you may be able to join.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 12–18 - NCT06094205Recruiting
BrainGate2 speech study for people with tetraplegia
This study tests a brain-computer interface to help people with severe paralysis communicate by decoding attempted speech or movements. It may offer a new way to interact with devices using only brain signals.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT06095050Recruiting
Embolization for chronic shoulder pain
This trial tests a procedure called embolization to treat long-lasting shoulder pain that hasn't improved with other treatments like physical therapy or injections. The goal is to see if blocking certain blood vessels can reduce pain and improve function.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 21–80 - NCT06096259RecruitingPhase 2
Preventing knee arthritis after ACL injury
This trial tests whether metformin, a common diabetes medicine, can prevent arthritis after an ACL injury. If you are planning to have ACL surgery soon, you may be able to join.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18–45 - NCT06097091Recruiting
Pain education for fibromyalgia patients
This trial tests if learning about how your brain and nerves process pain can help reduce fibromyalgia symptoms. You will attend sessions that teach you about the science of pain and how to manage it better.
TaipeiAges 18–64 - NCT06105788Recruiting
Exercise and pain relief for knee arthritis
This study looks at how moving your arms and legs might help reduce pain for people with knee osteoarthritis. If you join, you will do some light exercise so researchers can see if it helps your knee feel better.
El Paso, TexasAges 45–90 - 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+ - NCT06109129Recruiting
Mollii Suit study for children with cerebral palsy who can walk
This trial tests whether wearing a special suit (Mollii suit) helps children with cerebral palsy who can walk move better and feel less discomfort. It aims to see if the suit can improve daily life.
AnkaraAges 4–18 - NCT06112665RecruitingPhase 4
Tofacitinib for early active axial spondyloarthritis
This trial tests whether tofacitinib (a pill that reduces inflammation) can help people with early-stage axial spondyloarthritis, a type of arthritis that mainly affects the spine and pelvis. It's for those who have had symptoms for 2 years or less and have active disease with signs of inflammation in MRI or blood tests.
BerlinAges 18–45 - NCT06118736Recruiting
Guided bone growth to prevent hip problems in children with cerebral palsy
This trial tests a surgery to guide the growth of the upper thigh bone (femur) to keep the hip joint from sliding out of place in children with spastic cerebral palsy. It aims to prevent further hip migration and avoid more serious hip problems later.
AmsterdamAges 2–8 - NCT06118905RecruitingPhase 4
Osteoporosis medication to preserve muscle in seniors
This study tests whether an osteoporosis medication can help preserve muscle strength in older adults who live in senior facilities. It's for people age 65+ with fragile bones or low bone density who are at risk for falls and fractures.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 65 years+ - NCT06119698Recruiting
Improving Health for Older Adults With Pain Through Engagement
This study tests a program to help older adults with long-lasting bone, joint, or muscle pain become more active. Participants wear a smartwatch and get support to manage their pain and improve their health.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 55 years+ - NCT06120231Recruiting
Pulse width modulation for spine surgery
This trial tests a new way to use electrical pulses during spine surgery to help place screws more safely. It may help patients needing screws in their spine with nerve monitoring during the operation.
Lebanon, New HampshireAges 18 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.