Rheumatology & orthopedics
Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials
Arthritis, osteoporosis, and other conditions of the bones, joints, and muscles. We’re tracking 4,843 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable3,974
- Phase 2225
- Phase 4197
- Phase 1190
- Phase 3149
- Phase 1/Phase 275
- Phase 2/Phase 333
Top conditions
- Knee Osteoarthritis184
- Rheumatoid Arthritis140
- Fibromyalgia102
- Osteoporosis86
- 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 University111
- Cairo University72
- Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli71
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris37
- Foundation University Islamabad33
- Mayo Clinic29
- Massachusetts General Hospital27
- National Taiwan University Hospital25
- Chinese University of Hong Kong22
- Hacettepe University22
Where studies are running
- California211
- New York94
- Florida82
- Massachusetts76
- Arizona75
- Maryland73
- Texas65
- Alabama57
- Illinois55
- Pennsylvania50
Recruiting studies4,843 total
- NCT07322523Recruiting
Smartwatch study before disc surgery
This study tests if a smartwatch can accurately measure your heart rate and anxiety levels the night before disc surgery. You'll wear the watch for 8 hours to see if it's a good alternative to hospital monitors.
KayseriAges 22 years+ - NCT07323745RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Mobithron Advance for knee osteoarthritis: long-term effects
This trial tests a supplement called Mobithron Advance to see if it can slow down knee osteoarthritis over time. It may help people with mild to moderate knee arthritis find a non-surgical option.
Kota Bharu, KelantanAges 50 years+ - NCT07324746Recruiting
Herbal supplement for osteoarthritis pain
This trial tests whether a herbal supplement helps people with osteoarthritis of the knee or hip feel less pain and move better. If you have moderate to severe pain and are able to walk, this study might be a good fit.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT07325513Recruiting
Brain stimulation for Gulf War-related pain
This study tests whether a type of brain stimulation (repeated transcranial magnetic stimulation, or rTMS) can help reduce headaches and body pain in veterans with Gulf War Illness. If you are a Gulf War veteran with ongoing moderate-to-severe pain, this trial could help find a new way to manage your symptoms.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT07327372Recruiting
Numbing with sedation for hip surgery in older adults
This trial tests a numbing injection (called a PENG block) plus a sedative (dexmedetomidine) for older adults having hip surgery. The goal is to see if this combination gives better pain relief and fewer side effects.
PoznanAges 65–100 - NCT07327775Recruiting
ADHD and fibromyalgia in mothers
This study looks at how having fibromyalgia affects mothers who also have a child with ADHD. It compares them to mothers of children without ADHD to see if the burden of care is different.
EdirneAges 18–50 - NCT07327931Recruiting
Comparing two PENG block recipes for hip surgery in older adults
This study tests two different types of local numbing medicine (with and without extra additives) for a nerve block called PENG block in older adults having hip surgery. The goal is to find which method controls pain better and reduces the need for strong pain relievers.
PoznanAges 65–100 - NCT07328269Recruiting
Mulligan vs Maitland technique for jaw pain relief
This trial compares two manual therapy methods (Mulligan and Maitland) to improve jaw movement and reduce pain in people with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. If you have limited jaw opening or jaw pain, you may be able to join.
Islamabad, Punjab ProvinceAges 19–44 - NCT07328295Recruiting
Does adding spine mobilization help frozen shoulder treatment?
This trial tests if adding thoracic spine mobilization to standard shoulder mobilization reduces pain and improves movement and function in people with frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) at stages 2 or 3.
Islamabad, Punjab ProvinceAges 40–65 - NCT07329023Recruiting
Acupressure for Knee Arthritis in Older Chinese Adults
This trial tests whether learning self-administered acupressure (a type of massage using fingertips) can help older Chinese adults with knee arthritis manage their pain and stiffness without medication. If you join, you will receive training in a community setting and use a smartphone app to track your progress.
KowloonAges 60 years+ - NCT07330999Recruiting
PENG block variants with and without extra medications for older adults undergoing hip surgery
This trial tests three ways of doing a PENG block (a type of pain relief injection for hip surgery) with or without added medications (adjuvants) to see which works best for older adults. It aims to improve pain control and reduce the need for other pain medicines after surgery.
PoznanAges 65–100 - NCT07331272RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T-cells for lupus and myositis
This trial tests a new treatment using your own immune cells (CAR T-cells) targeted at a marker called CD19. It is for people whose lupus or myositis has not been controlled by other treatments.
Bengbu, AnhuiAges 18–70 - NCT07331298Recruiting
Water movement in spine discs of children
This study uses routine MRI scans to measure water movement in the spine discs of children aged 8–16. It aims to understand normal disc health and how it changes in children with scoliosis (a curve in the spine).
LimogesAges 8–16 - NCT07332013Recruiting
Urine titin test for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
This study measures a protein called titin in urine to see if it can help track muscle damage in boys with Duchenne or Becker muscular dystrophy. It also includes healthy boys for comparison.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 2–10 - NCT07333417Recruiting
Rigid taping for acromioclavicular joint degeneration
This study tests whether a special rigid tape applied to the shoulder can reduce pain and improve function in people with acromioclavicular (AC) joint degeneration. The AC joint is where your collarbone meets the top of your shoulder blade, and this condition can cause pain and stiffness.
Ankara, AnkaraAges 18–65 - NCT07333989Recruiting
Biofeedback training for balance in older adults with osteoporosis
This study tests whether biofeedback (using sensors to help you control your body movements) can improve balance in older adults with osteoporosis. If you have low bone density and are between 65-75 years old, this trial may help you strengthen your balance and reduce fall risk.
Abū ḨummuşAges 65–75 - NCT07335718Recruiting
Radiofrequency therapy for low back pain from disc herniation
This trial tests if a type of radiofrequency treatment (TECAR therapy) can reduce pain and improve function and quality of life for people with low back pain caused by a herniated disc. It involves an exercise program along with the treatment.
AnkaraAges 20–60 - NCT07336394Recruiting
Study on rare heart muscle diseases using advanced MRI
This study uses a special heart MRI to better diagnose and understand rare heart muscle diseases. It may help doctors predict risks and make more accurate treatment decisions.
BeijingAges Any age - NCT07336849Recruiting
Embolization for chronic shoulder pain not helped by other treatments
This trial tests a minimally invasive procedure called transcatheter arterial embolization using tiny particles (Nexsphere-F) to reduce chronic shoulder pain that has not improved with physical therapy, medications, or injections. It aims to see if this treatment can safely improve pain and shoulder movement.
SeoulAges 19–85 - NCT07338266RecruitingPhase 1
Study of AVD275 injection for knee osteoarthritis
This trial tests a new injection called AVD275 for people with knee osteoarthritis. It aims to see if the injection is safe and how it works in the body.
Wahroonga, New South WalesAges 20–75 - NCT07339137Recruiting
PRP injections for chronic knee osteoarthritis
This trial tests if platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections into and around the knee joint can reduce pain and improve function for people with moderate knee osteoarthritis who haven't gotten relief from other treatments.
Ankara, ÇankayaAges 40–65 - NCT07339540RecruitingEarly Phase 1
BCMA gene therapy for recurring autoimmune diseases
This early-phase trial tests a new gene therapy (BCMA LV injection) for people with autoimmune diseases like lupus, IgG4-related disease, scleroderma, myositis, or vasculitis that keep coming back or don't respond to standard treatments. The goal is to see if targeting a specific immune cell protein (BCMA) can help control the disease.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–65 - NCT07339605Recruiting
Gum bone regeneration with hyaluronic acid vs enamel matrix
This trial compares two treatments to help regrow bone and gum tissue around teeth with deep bone defects. It tests if hyaluronic acid works as well as enamel matrix derivative, both applied during a minimally invasive procedure.
Valencia, ValenciaAges 18 years+ - NCT07340242Recruiting
3D-Printed Braces vs. MARA for jaw alignment
This trial compares two types of braces (a 3D-printed removable brace and a fixed brace called MARA) to see which works better for correcting a bite problem where the lower jaw is too far back. It is designed for teenagers who are still growing and have a large overbite.
Al Mansurah, Dakahlia GovernorateAges 9–14
Common questions
- How many bones, joints & muscles clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 4,843 recruiting rheumatology & orthopedics studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 7,987 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.