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
- NCT00138931Recruiting
Study genetics of inherited heart and muscle conditions
This study looks at genetic causes of inherited heart (cardiovascular) and muscle/nerve (neuromuscular) conditions. You may be asked about your family history and possibly genetic samples to help connect symptoms to specific genetic changes.
Chicago, IllinoisAges Any age - NCT00024479Recruiting
Understanding how rheumatic diseases develop over time
This research study follows people with known or suspected rheumatic diseases (like arthritis, lupus, or similar conditions) to learn how these conditions change and progress naturally. By tracking your health over time, researchers hope to better understand these diseases and improve treatments.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT00001403Recruiting
Understanding Proteus Syndrome and Related Growth Disorders
This study investigates Proteus syndrome, a rare condition that causes abnormal overgrowth of body parts, and related disorders. Researchers want to understand how these conditions develop, progress over time, and affect people of different ages—including how they may change into adulthood.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 1 month–99 years - NCT00768820RecruitingPhase 4
Study brain and mental health in people with 22q11 deletion
This trial looks at how thinking and mental health (psychiatric symptoms) show up in people who have a specific chromosome deletion. It may help researchers understand patterns in this condition and improve future care.
Petah TikvaAges Any age - NCT00017914Recruiting
Understanding muscle inflammation: adult and juvenile myositis study
This research study helps doctors better understand myositis—a group of rare diseases that cause muscle inflammation and weakness. Researchers collect blood samples, medical history, and sometimes muscle biopsies to learn more about what causes these conditions and how to treat them better.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 2–100 - NCT01376024Recruiting
Study for thumb joint arthritis treatment planning
This study looks at people with painful arthritis at the base of the thumb (the basal joint) to better understand outcomes after a planned procedure. You may be able to join if your symptoms match and you can follow the study instructions.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT01630447Recruiting
Study of cherubism genes and how the condition works
This study looks at the genes in people with cherubism to understand how the condition develops. If you have cherubism—or are part of a family where cherubism is being studied—you may be invited to take part.
Farmington, ConnecticutAges Any age - NCT02050113Recruiting
Custom endograft repair for complex aortic aneurysms
This trial tests custom-made and doctor-modified grafts to treat complex bulges in the aorta (the body’s main artery) or the part going into the pelvis. It may help people who cannot use standard approved devices or who need treatment urgently because waiting is unsafe.
Worcester, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT01630460Recruiting
Study of genetics in craniometaphyseal dysplasia (CMD)
This study looks at the genes and related body functions in people with craniometaphyseal dysplasia (CMD). It may help researchers understand the condition better, especially by comparing affected family members to those who are not affected.
Farmington, ConnecticutAges Any age - NCT00004568Recruiting
Study of inherited neurological disorders and family genetics
This research study evaluates people with inherited neurological conditions (nervous system disorders that run in families) and their relatives. Researchers aim to better understand these conditions and improve diagnosis through clinical exams and genetic testing.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 2–120 - NCT00041600Recruiting
Brain Development and Genetic Study for Family Members
This research study investigates how genetic factors affect brain development and function in families where members have brain malformations, intellectual disability, or autism. Researchers hope to identify genetic causes that could lead to better understanding and future treatments.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT01848028Recruiting
German registry collecting data on new systemic psoriasis treatments
This study is a psoriasis registry that records real-world information about people starting a systemic (whole-body) treatment for the first time. It helps doctors understand how these treatments work in everyday care and may improve future treatment decisions.
HamburgAges 18 years+ - NCT02069756Recruiting
Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy registry
This registry collects information about people with Duchenne or Becker muscular dystrophy, including women who carry the gene (with or without symptoms). It may help researchers better understand the condition and plan future studies.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges Any age - NCT00461188Recruiting
Study of inherited pituitary tumor causes
This study looks at the genetics behind pituitary tumors, especially pituitary growth-hormone–related tumors like acromegaly. It may help doctors better understand who these tumors affect and why, which can guide future diagnosis or care.
LeicesterAges 6 years+ - NCT01965132Recruiting
Biologic and targeted therapy registry for arthritis patients
This registry is collecting information about people with rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, or psoriatic arthritis who are starting or needing biologic or targeted medicines. It may help researchers better understand how these treatments work in real life.
SeoulAges 18 years+ - NCT00051857Recruiting
MRI Study of Muscle and Bone Function
This research study uses MRI scans (a safe imaging tool) to understand how bones, muscles, and joints work. Researchers are looking for both people with muscle or bone injuries and healthy volunteers to compare how the body moves and functions.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 5–95 - NCT00082108Recruiting
Muscle Disease and Family Health Registry
This is a registry study that collects health information from people with myotonic dystrophy (a genetic muscle disease that causes weakness and stiffness) or facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (a genetic condition affecting shoulder and face muscles), as well as their unaffected family members. The information helps researchers better understand these conditions and track how they progress over time.
Rochester, New YorkAges Any age - NCT01604395Recruiting
Long-term growth hormone check for children with short stature
This study follows children who are short for their age and checks how safe and effective growth hormone is over the long term. It may help families understand expected benefits and side effects for their specific growth-related condition.
SeoulAges 2 years+ - NCT01532791Recruiting
Study of mitochondrial mutation m.3243A>G in families
This study looks at the natural course of a specific inherited mitochondrial DNA change (m.3243A>G) over time. It may help doctors better understand how this mutation affects health and outcomes, even if no treatment is given.
New York, New YorkAges 4 years+ - NCT00005909Recruiting
Understanding Alkaptonuria: A Research Study
This study examines alkaptonuria, a rare inherited condition where the body cannot break down certain amino acids, leading to dark urine and joint problems. Researchers want to learn more about how this disease develops and progresses to improve future treatments.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 2–115 - NCT01425892Recruiting
Study of how Sjogren’s disease starts and changes over time
This study follows people with Sjogren’s disease to understand how it develops and how symptoms naturally change over time. The goal is to improve understanding and future care rather than provide a new immediate treatment.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 16–100 - NCT00272883Recruiting
Study genes in congenital muscle weakness
This research study looks at genes and molecules to better understand congenital myopathies (birth-related muscle weakness). It may help explain the cause of symptoms and improve future diagnoses for you and your family.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT00227253Recruiting
Study center for people with Chromosome 18
This trial is for people with Chromosome 18 (or the parent/guardian of a child with it) to take part in medical checkups and study evaluations. It may help researchers learn more about the condition and how to best evaluate patients safely.
San Antonio, TexasAges Any age - NCT01403402Recruiting
Study of congenital muscle disease patients and their families
This trial collects health information from patients with certain inherited (genetic) muscle diseases and from their families. It may help researchers better understand the disease and improve care by learning what symptoms and treatments patients experience over time.
Lakewood, CaliforniaAges Any age
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.