Silymarin supplement for rheumatoid arthritis with methotrexate
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Immune system & allergy, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests whether adding silymarin (a natural supplement from milk thistle) to standard methotrexate treatment can improve symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. It may help reduce joint pain and swelling for people who are not yet in remission.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old
- You have been diagnosed with active rheumatoid arthritis (not in remission)
- You are currently taking methotrexate and other standard treatments
- You do not have severe liver or kidney disease
- You are not taking other antioxidant supplements
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
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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