Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
MONDO:0011429Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the term used to describe a group of inflammatory articular disorders of unknown cause that begin before the age of 16 and last over 6 weeks. The term juvenile idiopathic arthritis was chosen to signify the absence of any known mechanism underlying the disorder and to highlight the necessity of excluding other types of arthritis occurring in well defined diseases (in particular arthritis occurring in association with infectious, inflammatory and haematooncologic diseases).
Also known as: Arthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid, JIA, Juvenile idiopathic arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic juvenile, susceptibility to, acute juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, monarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
137 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 107 tagged with Juvenile idiopathic arthritis itself.
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Polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis 14 trials · 16 incl. sub-types
Most studied deeper sub-types
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New drug combo aims to tame rare inflammatory disease
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests two experimental drugs, goflikicept and olokizumab, in 52 adults with Still's disease, a rare inflammatory condition. The goal is to see if these drugs can quickly bring the disease under control and keep it from flaring up. Participants will receive either the s…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: R-Pharm International, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New study tests tofacitinib for kids with arthritis
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will test the drug tofacitinib in 58 children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) to see if it improves disease control after 12 months. Researchers will use real-world medical records to measure changes in arthritis activity. The goal is to find out if tofacitini…
Sponsor: Consorci Sanitari de l'Alt Penedès i Garraf • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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New blood markers may speed up diagnosis of childhood arthritis and fevers
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study looks at two substances in the blood, IL-18 and IL-18BP, to see if they can help doctors tell apart different causes of fever in children. Researchers will measure these levels in 9 children with conditions like juvenile arthritis, autoinflammatory diseases, or serious…
Sponsor: IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Can better sleep ease pain in teens with rheumatic disease?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Sponsor: The Hospital for Sick Children • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Zoom yoga for young arthritis patients: a new hope?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether an 8-week yoga program done live over Zoom can improve balance, endurance, and well-being in 32 children aged 8-12 with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). The yoga sessions are led by certified physiotherapists and include breathing, poses, and medi…
Sponsor: Akdeniz University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Could a simple pill boost knee replacement recovery?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis 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 …
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Can sound waves boost arthritis shots?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Sponsor: Taichung Veterans General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Hypnosis may replace pills for Needle-Phobic kids
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether hypnotherapy can reduce pain and anxiety in children aged 6 to 18 during needle procedures like injections or blood draws. About 70 kids with conditions like juvenile arthritis or lupus will be randomly assigned to receive either hypnotherapy or standard …
Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Can doctors match the right arthritis drug to the right child?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers at Sohag University are following 50 children under 18 who have systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis, a rare inflammatory disease that affects the whole body. The study records each child's symptoms, lab results, complications, and the treatments they receive, inclu…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune clues in the blood may foretell heart trouble
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is building a biobank of blood samples and imaging data from 300 people with suspected inflammatory heart or autoimmune rheumatic diseases. Researchers aim to identify immune biomarkers that could predict major heart events like heart failure, stroke, or atrial fibrill…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a prefilled pen match a syringe for this biosimilar?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hidden muscle loss in young arthritis patients under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how often muscle weakness and loss (sarcopenia) happens in people aged 15 to 40 with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Researchers will measure grip strength, do body scans, and use questionnaires to check muscle health. The goal is to find out how common this pr…
Sponsor: CHU de Reims • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Can a quick quiz replace gym tests for kids with chronic illness?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study checks whether two short questionnaires can accurately measure physical fitness in children aged 10–18 with juvenile idiopathic arthritis or familial Mediterranean fever. Researchers will compare the questionnaire results with standard fitness tests. If the questionnai…
Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New study eyes Tirzepatide's hidden impact on joints and heart
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Sponsor: JULIO GRANADOS MONTIEL • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Blood markers may spot Kids' lung disease earlier
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether two substances in the blood, IL-6 and MMP-7, can help doctors diagnose and predict the course of a rare lung disease in children. Researchers will measure these markers in 60 children with immune-mediated interstitial lung disease and compare them to h…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Ultrasound reveals hidden tendon problems in kids with arthritis
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Hidden spine problem in kids with arthritis under spotlight
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) have scoliosis (a curved spine) and how it affects their daily life, posture, and arthritis activity. Researchers will check 200 children aged 8-18 using X-rays and health surveys. The goal is to unders…
Sponsor: Istanbul University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New study tracks how kids with arthritis fare on Long-Term secukinumab
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows 100 children aged 6 to 17 with juvenile psoriatic or enthesitis-related arthritis who are taking secukinumab. Researchers will observe how doctors adjust treatment after the disease becomes inactive, and whether patients experience flares. The goal is to learn …
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC