Niacin treatment for rheumatoid arthritis with high cholesterol
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Immune system & allergy, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests whether niacin, a common vitamin, can help reduce inflammation and improve disease activity in people with rheumatoid arthritis who also have high cholesterol. It may offer an additional treatment option without the need for biologics.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old and weigh at least 35 kg (about 77 lbs).
- You must have a confirmed diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.
- Your current rheumatoid arthritis medications (like methotrexate or prednisone) must have been at a stable dose for at least 4 weeks.
- You must have high cholesterol, specifically: total cholesterol between 5.2 and 7.2 mmol/L, or LDL cholesterol between 3.4 and 4.9 mmol/L, or triglycerides between 1.7 and 5.1 mmol/L.
- You must not be taking any cholesterol-lowering drugs (like statins) or certain heart medications.
- You must have a body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 30.
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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