Rheumatology & orthopedics
Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials
Arthritis, osteoporosis, and other conditions of the bones, joints, and muscles. We’re tracking 4,837 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable3,970
- Phase 2223
- Phase 4196
- Phase 1191
- Phase 3149
- Phase 1/Phase 275
- Phase 2/Phase 333
Top conditions
- Knee Osteoarthritis185
- Rheumatoid Arthritis142
- Fibromyalgia102
- Osteoporosis88
- Osteoarthritis74
- Osteoarthritis, Knee72
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)65
- Shoulder Pain50
- Psoriatic Arthritis47
- Hip Osteoarthritis41
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus41
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy39
- Degenerative Disc Disease38
- Total Knee Arthroplasty38
- Chronic Pain37
- 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 studies4,837 total
- NCT03987633Recruiting
Study links health records and samples to understand health gaps
This study asks people affected by a specific illness (or their family member) to share saliva (and sometimes blood) and answer health and quality-of-life questions. The goal is to better understand and reduce health inequality by matching new information with medical records.
Wolverhampton, West MidlandsAges 6 years+ - NCT03991728Recruiting
TMJ implant registry for adults with a new jaw joint replacement
This registry is for adults getting an artificial (alloplastic) full replacement of the jaw joint (TMJ). It collects real-world information about your implant and care to help improve future outcomes.
São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT03997578Recruiting
Gum surgery for deep periodontal bone defects
This trial studies a specific gum surgery technique plus a biologic product to help fill deep gum/bone defects from periodontitis (gum disease). It may help reduce gum pocket depth and improve healing around affected teeth.
MurciaAges 18 years+ - NCT04001582Recruiting
UK facial and shoulder muscle disease patient registry
This registry aims to collect health information from people in the UK who have facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). It helps researchers better understand the disease and plan future studies.
Newcastle upon TyneAges Any age - NCT04001842Recruiting
Tested new jaw bone repair to support future dental work
This trial is studying a method to rebuild part of the lower jaw using a blood-supply bone replacement, so you can later get dental rehabilitation. It’s for adults who need a sizable, tumor-free jaw bone reconstruction and who can safely undergo surgery.
AlexandriaAges 18–65 - NCT04003363Recruiting
Myotonic dystrophy registry to help track your condition
This is a national registry that collects information from people who have (or may soon have) myotonic dystrophy. By joining, you help researchers better understand the disease and may make future studies easier to access.
Newcastle upon TyneAges Any age - NCT07702448Recruiting
Jaw surgery and its effect on mood and looks
This study looks at how jaw surgery affects your mood and how you feel about your appearance. You will answer questions one week before surgery and again 6 months after, and you need to use social media as part of the research.
KirikkaleAges 18–40 - NCT07701174Recruiting
Weighted exercise vs muscle stimulation for knee arthritis
This study compares two treatments for knee osteoarthritis: weighted dangling exercises and neuromuscular electrical stimulation of the knee muscle. It aims to see which one reduces pain and improves function better.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 40–60 - NCT07703293Recruiting
Testing nerve branches for chronic knee pain relief
This study tests a procedure targeting specific nerve branches in the thigh to treat long-lasting knee pain from osteoarthritis. It may help people who haven't found relief from standard treatments like pain relievers or physical therapy.
AnkaraAges 45–80 - NCT07401732Recruiting
Dysphagia in rheumatoid arthritis study
This study looks at swallowing problems (dysphagia) in people with rheumatoid arthritis to understand how common they are and what might cause them. It uses a flexible scope through the nose to examine swallowing function.
Tanta, ElgharbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07537153Recruiting
Blocking Blood Vessels to Reduce Knee Arthritis Pain
This trial tests a procedure called genicular artery embolization, which blocks small blood vessels around the knee to reduce pain from moderate arthritis. It may help people whose knee pain hasn't improved with medications.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 40–80 - NCT07315997Recruiting
Heart health study for people with rheumatoid arthritis
This study looks at whether calcium in the heart arteries and a blood test (troponin) can help predict heart disease risk in people with rheumatoid arthritis. It may help doctors better prevent heart attacks and strokes.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 35–79 - NCT05854433Enrolling by invitation
Study brain structure in adults with muscle weakness
This study uses scans and other tests to understand how brain structure relates to symptoms in people with myotonic dystrophy type 1 or type 2. It may help researchers connect measurable brain changes to movement and other clinical outcomes.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 30–65 - NCT06843980Recruiting
Knee implant trial for inner knee pain
This trial tests a knee implant for people with pain on the inner side of the knee that gets worse with activity. It may be an option if other non-surgical treatments haven't helped.
Davis, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT04012671Recruiting
Study of Duchenne muscular dystrophy in children and carriers
This is a research study that follows people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy and female genetic carriers to better understand the condition. It may help researchers measure health patterns over time, which can support future treatments.
FuzhouAges 2 years+ - NCT04014413Recruiting
Fecal transplant for gut and immune-related conditions
This trial studies whether fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT)—a medical procedure using stool from a screened donor to restore gut bacteria—can improve safety and outcomes for people with certain bowel, immune, and metabolic conditions. It may help if your symptoms are thought to be related to an unhealthy gut microbiome, though eligibility is broad and depends on specific safety factors.
Hong Kong, ShatinAges Any age - NCT04031820Recruiting
Comparing two hip cup types to prevent dislocation
This trial compares a “dual-mobility” hip cup to a “unipolar” hip cup during primary hip replacement, focusing on dislocation (the hip coming out of place) and overall cost-effectiveness. It may help your care team choose the best implant for you and monitor outcomes after surgery.
AmsterdamAges 70 years+ - NCT04033614Recruiting
Device to help close an open abdomen between surgeries
This study looks at a device (“Fasciotens”) used to help manage an open abdomen and support closure during planned or necessary return surgeries. It aims to see how safely and effectively the device works in people who need a temporary open belly treatment.
Aachen, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 18 years+ - NCT04041583Recruiting
Cervical spine fusion using spacers to support healing and function
This study looks at how well a specific neck surgery (posterior cervical fusion using added spacers) works for people with long-standing, non-traumatic neck wear-and-tear problems. It will track outcomes using symptoms and imaging to see if the surgery improves function and healing.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT04049331RecruitingPhase 2
Testosterone therapy for cancer survivors with fatigue
This trial tests whether testosterone replacement can help male cancer survivors who have ongoing fatigue and low testosterone levels. It is for men who have completed chemotherapy or radiation and are cancer-free for at least a year.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–54 - NCT04049279Recruiting
Testing hip implant cement amount for better stability
This study compares hip implant “migration” (how the implant may slowly shift) when a cemented hip cup is used with different cement approaches. It may help surgeons choose the option that keeps the implant more stable over time.
AmsterdamAges 65 years+ - NCT04055220Recruiting
Regorafenib to keep bone cancer from coming back
This trial studies whether regorafenib given after first treatment helps patients with bone sarcoma stay in remission longer. It focuses on safety and whether the medicine can prevent the cancer from growing or returning.
BesançonAges 12 years+ - NCT04064307Recruiting
Register people with myotubular or centronuclear myopathy
This study sets up a patient registry for people diagnosed with myotubular myopathy or centronuclear myopathy. Your information can help researchers better understand these conditions and plan future studies or treatments.
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and WearAges Any age - NCT04066296RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a numbing medicine to improve back decompression outcomes
This Phase 2 study looks at whether a long-lasting local pain medicine (liposomal bupivacaine) can improve recovery and outcomes after surgery for lumbar stenosis (narrowing in the lower spine). You may be considered if you’re an adult needing decompression surgery and do not have reasons that would make surgery unsafe or different from the study’s plan.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18 years+
Common questions
- How many bones, joints & muscles clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 4,837 recruiting rheumatology & orthopedics studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 7,953 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.