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Hypermobility spectrum disorder
MONDO:1040027An array of connective tissue disorders characterized by joint instability and chronic pain. Fatigue and other systemic symptoms that affect daily function may occur as well. These diseases are scored using the Beighton scoring system and one of more secondary musculoskeletal manifestations including post-traumatic symptoms, pain, altered proprioception, and a variety of other characteristics like pes planus, kyphosis, scoliosis, or joint misalignment.
Also known as: BJHS, benign joint hypermobility syndrome, joint hypermobility syndrome
25 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Shingles vaccine put to the test in frail patients
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study looks at how well the shingles vaccine works in people with weakened immune systems, such as those with cancer or autoimmune diseases. Researchers will measure immune responses and track side effects in 300 adults. The goal is to see if the vaccine can effectively prev…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Gentle pilates tested as a pain relief tool for bendy joints
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether Pilates, a gentle mind-body exercise, can help manage pain and other symptoms in people with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome or hypermobility spectrum disorder. One hundred adults with persistent pain will be randomly assigned to either Pilates classes…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Massive study tracks lung disease progression in 4,000 patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 4,000 people with interstitial lung disease (including conditions like pulmonary fibrosis and sarcoidosis) to understand how the disease naturally changes over time. Researchers will collect medical data and blood samples, and compare them to a healthy control …
Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Can zaps and stretches fix wobbly shoulders? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at people with multidirectional shoulder instability (loose shoulder joints) often linked to hypermobility disorders. Researchers want to see if electrical stimulation and specific exercises can improve shoulder control and reduce joint slipping. 60 participants …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Lipedema linked to flatter feet and loose joints, new study suggests
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether women with lipedema have flatter feet and looser joints compared to women without the condition. Researchers will use foot X-rays and flexibility tests to measure these differences. The goal is to better understand how lipedema affects foot function an…
Sponsor: Marmara University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Can a CT scan spot hidden lung damage in rheumatoid arthritis?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will examine chest CT scans from 500 adults with rheumatoid arthritis, connective tissue diseases, or idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis to better understand lung disease patterns. Researchers want to see which scan features are most common in rheumatoid arthritis-related i…
Sponsor: Azienda Unita Sanitaria Locale di Piacenza • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:11 UTC