Autologous fat-stem cell treatment for rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Immune system & allergy, Skin clinical trials.
This trial studies whether stem cells made from your own body fat can reduce symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Because it uses your own cells, the goal is to see if the treatment is safe and can help with active, hard-to-control disease.
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Who can take part
- You must have active rheumatoid arthritis that meets accepted classification rules for RA
- Your RA must be currently active with a certain level of joint swelling/tenderness and long morning stiffness
- Your blood tests must show RA inflammation or RA-related antibodies (like RF or Anti-CCP) OR high inflammation markers
- You must have tried at least one anti-rheumatoid medicine and it stopped working or caused side effects, and you must also be on a stable RA regimen for several weeks
- You must pass infection screening, including tests for HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and syphilis
- You must be medically stable with no major health changes for at least 4 weeks before starting
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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