Niacin therapy for rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Immune system & allergy, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests whether adding niacin (a vitamin) to your current treatment can help manage rheumatoid arthritis while also improving cholesterol levels. It might be an option if you have stable RA and mild to moderate cholesterol issues.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older and weigh at least 77 pounds.
- You have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis.
- Your RA medications (like disease-modifying drugs or steroids) have been at the same dose for the past 4 weeks.
- You have cholesterol or triglyceride levels that are a bit high but not too high.
- You are not currently taking statins, fibrates, or certain heart medicines.
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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