Comparing ways to lower steroids in rheumatoid arthritis
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Hormones & metabolism, Immune system & allergy, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests two ways of slowly lowering your steroid dose (prednisolone) to see which is safer and works better for people with stable rheumatoid arthritis. You may join if you have been on a low, steady dose of steroids and your arthritis is well controlled.
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Who can take part
- You are 19 years old or older
- Your weight is under 90 kg (about 198 pounds)
- You have had rheumatoid arthritis for at least 6 months
- Your arthritis has been stable (no flare-ups) for the past 4 weeks
- You have been taking a low, steady dose of a steroid called prednisolone (5 mg or less per day) for at least 3 months
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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