Ankylosing spondylitis

This early study tests an experimental drug called STR-P005 in people with autoimmune diseases that have come back or not improved with standard treatments. The drug is given through an IV in multiple doses. The main goal is to check safety and see how the body handles the drug. …

This early-phase trial is testing whether stem cells from donated bone marrow (CG-BM1) are safe for people with ankylosing spondylitis, a chronic inflammatory arthritis. Forty adults aged 18 to 40 will receive either the stem cells or a placebo by IV once a week for four weeks. T…

This early study tests a new drug called STR-P005 in 18 people with autoimmune diseases that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to check safety and find the best dose. Participants receive the drug by infusion in different schedules, and researchers will …

This early-phase trial tests a new stem cell treatment (HS_SW01) for people with ankylosing spondylitis, a type of arthritis that causes spine pain and stiffness. The study will include 18 adults aged 18 to 65. Researchers aim to check if the treatment is safe and if it helps red…

This study tests whether temporarily stopping methotrexate for 2 weeks after receiving a pneumonia vaccine (PCV20) helps the vaccine work better in adults with autoimmune rheumatic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. About 192 participants with stable, low disease activi…

This study tests whether the drug upadacitinib can reduce how often people with axial spondyloarthritis (a type of arthritis affecting the spine) get sudden eye inflammation (acute anterior uveitis). About 200 adults who have had at least one eye flare in the past year will take …

This study tests whether a Mediterranean diet can lower disease activity and improve quality of life in 110 people with axial spondyloarthritis (a type of arthritis affecting the spine) who are already on biologic therapy. Participants will either follow a structured Mediterranea…

This study tests whether a single dose of amoxicillin before a simple tooth extraction can prevent infections in people with autoimmune rheumatic diseases who are on immune-suppressing medications. Researchers will compare infection rates between those who get the antibiotic and …

This study tests whether a new medicine called Fexuprazan (Fexuclue) can prevent stomach ulcers caused by NSAID painkillers like ibuprofen. About 360 adults with joint or muscle pain who need daily NSAIDs will take either Fexuprazan or an older drug (Lansoprazole) for 24 weeks. T…

This study will compare two types of nerve blocks—lumbar paravertebral block and lumbar erector spinae plane block—for pain control after lumbar spine surgery in people aged 65 and older. The goal is to see which block reduces the need for opioid painkillers in the first 48 hours…

This study tests whether the drug vilamakitug can reduce symptoms of axial spondyloarthritis, a type of arthritis that causes back pain and stiffness. About 150 adults with active disease will receive either the drug or a placebo. The main goal is to see if more people get at lea…

This study looks at whether a drug called acemetacin can reduce pain and control disease activity in adults with active axial spondyloarthritis, a type of inflammatory arthritis that mainly affects the spine. About 150 people aged 18 to 65 will take a daily pill for 4 weeks. Rese…

This study will track 600 adults with neck or back pain who are already scheduled to receive pharmacopuncture (herbal medicine injections) as part of their care. The key difference is that doctors will use an ultrasound device to guide the needle, aiming to avoid nerves and blood…

This study tests whether taking tranexamic acid pills for a week after knee replacement surgery helps people recover better. 350 adults having their first knee replacement will receive either the drug or a placebo. Researchers will track pain, stiffness, and function for up to 2 …

This early-phase trial will test four orthobiologic treatments—PRP, bone marrow concentrate, hyaluronic acid, and nanofat—in 300 adults with various muscle, joint, tendon, or bone conditions. The goal is to see if these natural substances can reduce pain and improve joint functio…

This study tests whether using ultrasound therapy before a steroid injection into the joint can improve pain and swelling for people with arthritis. About 100 adults with arthritis in their arms or legs will receive the combined treatment. The goal is to see if the ultrasound hel…

This study looks at whether a mobile app can help people with common pains (neck, shoulder, back, or knee) do their prescribed home exercises more regularly. About 30 adults will be split into two groups: one using the app and one doing traditional exercises. The goal is to see i…

This study will measure a protein called IL-41 in the blood of 90 people with ankylosing spondylitis or psoriatic arthritis, plus healthy volunteers. Researchers want to see if higher levels of this protein are linked to more active disease. The goal is to find a simple blood tes…

This study will check 45 adults with ankylosing spondylitis for peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage in the arms and legs) using nerve conduction tests. Researchers want to see if nerve problems are linked to higher disease activity, increased pain sensitivity, and worse quality o…

This study aims to translate and adapt a widely used questionnaire for musculoskeletal problems into Urdu. Researchers will enroll 110 Urdu-speaking adults, including patients with muscle or joint issues and healthy volunteers. The goal is to create a validated tool to measure sy…

This study looks at how patients feel when reading their own medical notes. Some will read the original doctor's note, others will read a simpler version written by artificial intelligence. Researchers want to see if the AI summary changes how much patients trust their doctor or …

This observational study in Mexico will follow 30 adults already taking tirzepatide for conditions like diabetes or obesity. Researchers will use MRI scans of the knees, CT scans of the heart, and body composition tests to see how the drug affects cartilage, heart fat, and overal…

This study will follow 200 people who have had a complex or revision hip replacement at University Hospitals Leuven. The goal is to track how many need another surgery and why, and to improve care by learning from real-world results. No new treatment is being tested—this is an ob…

This study will measure the activity of a gene called TNFAIP3 in 110 people with ankylosing spondylitis or psoriatic arthritis. The goal is to see if the gene's expression is linked to how active the disease is. Researchers will use a blood test to check gene levels and compare t…

This observational study will measure levels of certain immune proteins (IL-17, IL-38, IL-41) and the HLA-B27 gene in 84 people with ankylosing spondylitis and a healthy control group. The goal is to see if these markers are linked to disease activity and severity. No treatment i…

This study will test a new way to offer vaccines to vulnerable patients—those with chronic diseases or weakened immune systems—during hospital visits. Researchers will see if offering, prescribing, and giving vaccines in the hospital increases how many people get vaccinated. The …

This study will check if a protein called Tim-3 on certain white blood cells (neutrophils) is linked to disease activity in people with ankylosing spondylitis. Researchers will measure Tim-3 levels and compare them with inflammation markers and MRI scans of the hip and sacroiliac…

This study will collect blood samples from 30,000 adults in the UK with various health conditions, including blood clots, infections, heart disease, diabetes, and more. The samples will be used to develop and fine-tune new diagnostic tests for the cobas® lumira device, which allo…

This study tests a decision support system called SmaRTWork to help people on sick leave due to muscle or back pain return to work. About 298 adults in Norway will either use the system or receive usual care. The main goal is to see if the tool helps them return to work sustainab…

This study looks at how two different exercise programs—high-intensity intervals and moderate continuous activity—affect a blood marker called irisin, as well as disease activity, physical function, and quality of life in people with axial spondyloarthritis. About 75 adults with …

This study will measure harmful molecules called AGEs in 300 people with various rheumatic diseases (like rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis) and compare them to healthy volunteers. AGEs build up over time and can cause inflammation. Researchers will use a non-invasi…

This study will use a special blood test called mass spectrometry to look at immune cells in 500 people with various autoimmune diseases and healthy volunteers. The goal is to find patterns that could help doctors diagnose these conditions sooner. No treatments are being tested; …