Arthritic joint disease

This trial tests whether taking a GLP-1 medication (semaglutide) for at least six months before hip or knee replacement surgery can improve recovery and reduce complications in patients with obesity. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the medication plus beh…

This phase 2 trial is testing whether an investigational drug called arumakimig can improve symptoms of VEXAS syndrome, a rare genetic autoinflammatory condition. The study will compare arumakimig against a placebo in about 120 adults with VEXAS, with the goal of seeing if the dr…

This study tests a stem cell product called XytriX, made from donated umbilical cord cells, for treating knee osteoarthritis. About 75 adults with mild to severe knee arthritis will receive an injection into the knee joint. The goal is to see if it safely reduces pain and improve…

This study tests a comprehensive management service package for older adults (65+) who have two or more chronic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis. The package includes digital tools, personalized lifestyle advice, and long-term support. Researchers will …

Rheumatoid arthritis and gout can look alike, making them hard to tell apart early. This study will use ultrasound to see if it can reliably distinguish between the two conditions. Researchers will examine 100 adults with suspected or confirmed arthritis, scoring joint inflammati…

This study explores whether a self-guided web program called 'Better Nights, Better Days for Youth' can improve sleep and reduce pain in teenagers with rheumatic diseases like arthritis and lupus. Teens aged 12-18 with sleep problems will track their sleep and pain daily, then us…

This phase 2 trial tests a wearable device that delivers continuous ultrasound to the knee for 1-4 hours daily, with or without a diclofenac pain patch, compared to a standard steroid injection. 240 adults aged 65-85 with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis will use the device a…

This study tests whether low-dose radiation can safely ease arthritis pain and swelling that some cancer patients get from immunotherapy. About 20 adults with cancer who developed joint inflammation from their treatment will receive six small radiation doses over 2-3 weeks. The m…

This study compares adding electrical dry needling to standard physical therapy versus physical therapy alone for knee osteoarthritis. Forty-four adults aged 40-60 with moderate to severe knee pain will receive treatment for 6 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in pain, knee…

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 compares general anesthesia (being fully asleep) with spinal anesthesia (numbing the lower body) in 600 adults having knee or hip replacement as outpatient surgery. The goal is to see which method leads to successful same-day discharge without readmission. Researchers …

Researchers want to understand the different ways pain works in people with rheumatic diseases such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and Sjogren's syndrome. The study enrolls up to 225 people aged 9 to 85 who have or may have a rheumatic disease, plus healthy volunteers matched by…

Researchers are comparing two common types of total shoulder replacement, anatomic and reverse, in adults who already had the surgery. The study tracks patient-reported pain and function scores, complications, and revision surgeries for three years. They also check how often the …

This study will use DEXA bone scans to see how the CoreHip hip replacement stem affects bone density around the implant over two years. Forty adults with hip arthritis or other hip conditions will be enrolled. The goal is to understand if the implant's design helps maintain healt…

This study compares two ways of giving the same experimental biosimilar drug, DRL_AB, which is designed to work like abatacept for autoimmune conditions. Healthy male volunteers receive a single dose either through an autoinjector or a prefilled syringe. Researchers measure how m…

This study will test a new positioning aid called Tru-Vu that helps radiographers take clearer wrist x-rays. About 1,800 adults with wrist injuries or arthritis will be included across three different healthcare centers in Newfoundland and Labrador. Researchers want to see if the…

This study will use ultrasound to check for tendon inflammation (tenosynovitis) in children with two types of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA): polyarticular and oligoarticular. Researchers will examine 106 children under 16 at Assiut University Hospital, comparing physical ex…

This study aims to find out how common Borrelia arthritis is in Denmark and how it affects patients. Researchers will test blood and joint fluid from 350 adults with joint swelling to look for Borrelia bacteria. Participants will also answer questions about symptoms and tick expo…

This study will compare blood test results and ultrasound images of joints in 72 people with rheumatoid arthritis. Half are taking JAK inhibitors, and half are on traditional treatments. The goal is to see if certain blood markers can reliably show how active the disease is, whic…