Rheumatology & orthopedics
Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials
Arthritis, osteoporosis, and other conditions of the bones, joints, and muscles. We’re tracking 4,845 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable3,977
- Phase 2225
- Phase 4197
- Phase 1190
- Phase 3148
- Phase 1/Phase 275
- Phase 2/Phase 333
Top conditions
- Knee Osteoarthritis184
- Rheumatoid Arthritis140
- Fibromyalgia102
- Osteoporosis86
- Osteoarthritis73
- 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
- California210
- New York94
- Florida82
- Massachusetts77
- Arizona75
- Maryland73
- Texas65
- Alabama57
- Illinois55
- Pennsylvania50
Recruiting studies4,845 total
- NCT05911139Enrolling by invitation
Study how anesthesia affects brain injury markers in craniosynostosis surgery
This study looks at how general anesthesia may affect “brain injury marker” levels during and after surgery for single-suture craniosynostosis in infants. It may help doctors better understand anesthesia timing and safety for babies having corrective surgery.
BratislavaAges Up to 18 years - NCT05902026Enrolling by invitation
Questionnaire study for jaw-related headache and pain impact
This study tests a biopsychosocial questionnaire (a survey about thoughts, daily life, and pain) for people with jaw-related headaches from temporomandibular disorder (TMD). It may help researchers better understand what influences headache severity and how to support treatment planning.
Gaziantep, Hasan Kalyoncu UniversityAges 18–60 - NCT05859997Enrolling by invitation
CAR-T cell therapy for active autoimmune disease flare-ups
This study tests an immune-cell treatment (CAR-T, called BRL-301) in people with certain autoimmune diseases that are active and hard to control. It may help your immune system calm down if standard treatments have not worked or your disease has returned.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT05799768Enrolling by invitation
Ketogenic diet for rheumatoid arthritis symptoms and inflammation
This study tests whether a very low-carbohydrate, ketogenic diet can improve rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It’s designed for people whose RA treatment is already stable and who are not currently using a keto diet or certain medicines.
Oklahoma City, OklahomaAges 18–65 - NCT05796440Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Long-term safety study of LUM-201 in children with growth hormone deficiency
This trial checks the long-term safety of LUM-201 in children who have idiopathic growth hormone deficiency and already completed an earlier LUM-201 study. If you previously took LUM-201 and are allowed to continue, the study may help your care team monitor ongoing effects over time.
Iowa City, IowaAges 5–14 - NCT05745129Enrolling by invitation
AI tool for personalized care decisions in spine problems
This trial looks at using an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to help guide care choices for people with spine problems. It may help doctors assess whether you need surgery or a different approach, especially when disc herniation isn’t the main issue.
Oslo, NorgeAges 18–80 - NCT05718570Enrolling by invitation
Long-term follow-up for adults taking Sogroya for growth hormone deficiency
This study follows adults with growth hormone deficiency who start (or have started) Sogroya to learn about its long-term safety. It does not change your treatment—it mainly checks for side effects and health outcomes over time.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05715957Enrolling by invitation
Follow-up study for women who carry a DMD gene change
This study follows women who have a confirmed DMD gene mutation (a genetic change related to Duchenne/Becker muscular dystrophy) to learn more about health and muscle-related measurements. Depending on the part of the study, you may be asked to take part in MRI or other assessments.
CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT05700526Enrolling by invitation
3D-printed customized bone grafts for children’s limb problems
This trial is testing 3D-printed, customized bone grafts made from donor bone to help children and teens stabilize corrective surgery for limb bone alignment. It may help patients who need a planned bone cut (osteotomy) plus a large bone graft to hold the correction in place.
BolognaAges 2–18 - NCT05691231Enrolling by invitation
Follow-up study for the NuVasive Simplify Disc implant
This study checks how safe and how well a specific artificial disc (the NuVasive Simplify Disc) works over the long term at two implant sizes/levels. It is for people who were already enrolled in an earlier disc study and are still willing to participate.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05691062Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Titanium versus PEEK for one-level back fusion
This trial compares two different implanted materials (titanium vs. PEEK) used in a one-level spinal fusion for people with lumbar stenosis and spondylolisthesis. It’s meant to see which device performs better after surgery for pain and leg symptoms when non-surgical treatments haven’t helped.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–70 - NCT05685160Enrolling by invitation
Foot ultrasound and MRI study for forefoot pain
This study uses imaging (an exam plus ultrasound and MRI) to help understand causes of pain between the toes, such as a small pad inflammation or nerve irritation (Morton’s neuroma). It may help researchers better match imaging findings to the likely cause of your symptoms.
CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT05654168Enrolling by invitation
Ultrasound study of muscle changes in professional dancers
This study uses ultrasound to look at how dancers’ muscles look and develop over time. It may help researchers understand muscle health and patterns in professional dancers.
Madrid, MadridAges 18 years+ - NCT05636137Enrolling by invitation
Study links internet habits with pain and body awareness
This study asks high school students about internet use, musculoskeletal pain (pain in muscles and bones), and body awareness (how well you notice your body). It aims to understand whether these things are connected and may help guide future supports for teens.
Muğla, MenteşeAges 15–18 - NCT05616884Enrolling by invitation
Cemented vs cementless partial knee replacement study
This study compares two ways of fixing a partial knee replacement: cemented or cementless. It may help doctors learn which method works better for patients with certain types of knee bone.
Alexandria, VirginiaAges 18–85 - NCT05587244Enrolling by invitation
Hip liner study for people getting a hip replacement
This study looks at a specific type of hip replacement liner (the part inside the hip joint) and how well it works after surgery. You might be eligible if you’re planning a one-sided hip replacement and don’t have certain infection, bone, or health problems that could affect healing.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–80 - NCT05561153Enrolling by invitation
Study of knee movement issues in patellofemoral pain
This study looks at how the nerves and muscles are working in people with patellofemoral pain (pain around the kneecap). It may help researchers understand what drives the pain and how it might be treated.
AnkaraAges 18–40 - NCT05548972Enrolling by invitation
Follow-up study of a hip replacement to improve implant wear
This study checks how well a specific hip replacement bearing surface (called dual mobility with Vivacit-E or Longevity) performs over time in real-world patients. It may help people by tracking long-term safety and performance to guide better hip replacement choices.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18–80 - NCT05500066Enrolling by invitation
Shoulder implant study for people needing shoulder replacement
This trial studies a specific shoulder replacement implant system. It may help people with damaged shoulder joints by testing how well the implant works and how it affects recovery and function.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT05495321Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Interleukin-2 for active dermatomyositis
This Phase 3 study tests whether interleukin-2 can better control “active” dermatomyositis, an inflammatory muscle and skin disease. Participants will be monitored to see if treatment improves disease activity and symptoms.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT05447299Enrolling by invitation
Muscle and spasticity testing using MRI modeling
This study uses an MRI scan and movement measurements to better understand muscle tightness (spasticity) in children with cerebral palsy. It may help researchers improve how spasticity is evaluated and modeled to support future treatments.
StockholmAges 5–18 - NCT05444751Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Different pain medicine plans for back surgery
This Phase 3 study compares two combinations of anesthesia and pain medications during lumbar decompression surgery, to see which helps more. It may help patients by aiming for better pain control and recovery using one planned medication approach.
New York, New YorkAges 18–80 - NCT05443321Enrolling by invitation
Health information sharing during hospital transfers
This trial studies whether sharing patients’ health information between hospitals during transfers can improve outcomes. You may be included if you are moved from a specific partner hospital to Brigham and Women’s Hospital and admitted to certain hospital units.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05417685Enrolling by invitation
Digital physical therapy for musculoskeletal pain
This trial studies a smartphone/tablet-based care program to help people with neck, back, shoulder, elbow, wrist/hand, hip, knee, or ankle pain. It may help reduce pain and improve function using guided exercises, as long as it is safe for you to do light-to-moderate activity.
Draper, UtahAges 18 years+
Common questions
- How many bones, joints & muscles clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 4,845 recruiting rheumatology & orthopedics studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 8,007 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.