Herbal supplement added to rheumatoid arthritis treatment
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Immune system & allergy, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a traditional Chinese herbal medicine, combined with your current rheumatoid arthritis medications, can reduce joint pain and swelling better than your current treatment alone. The study involves 6–12 months of treatment and regular check-ins with the research team.
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Who can take part
- You are 21–70 years old and have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis by a rheumatologist
- You have active RA with at least 6 swollen and 6 tender joints, confirmed by blood tests and physical exam
- You have been taking methotrexate (a standard RA medication) at a stable dose for at least 3 months
- You have not taken other RA drugs (like hydroxychloroquine or sulfasalazine) for at least 4 weeks before the study starts
- You have no serious infections, HIV, hepatitis, tuberculosis, or cancer; your blood counts and liver/kidney tests are normal
- If you are female and can become pregnant, you agree to use reliable birth control during the study and for 3 months after
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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