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Polymyalgia rheumatica
MONDO:0019735A syndrome characterized by pain, stiffness, and tenderness of the proximal muscle groups including the shoulder, pelvic girdle and the neck. There is no muscle atrophy and muscle biopsies do not reveal pathologic changes. Additional signs and symptoms include low grade fever, fatigue and depression.
Also known as: polymyalgia rheumatica, rhizomelic pseudopolyarthritis
57 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Pausing arthritis drug may boost pneumonia Shot's power
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New pill could replace steroids for painful muscle condition
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a drug called ivarmacitinib for people with polymyalgia rheumatica, a condition causing muscle pain and stiffness. The goal is to see if it can control the disease without needing steroids. About 80 adults aged 50-75 will take either the drug or a placebo, and re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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New study aims to unravel mysteries of common inflammatory condition in older adults
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 400 people recently diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica, a condition causing shoulder and hip pain. Researchers will track symptoms, treatments, and outcomes over 5 years to better understand the disease and improve diagnosis. Participants will provide bl…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Could arthritis and arteritis be connected? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if there is a connection between two types of inflammatory conditions: one affecting the spine and joints (spondylarthritis) and another affecting blood vessels (giant cell arteritis) or muscles (polymyalgia rheumatica). Researchers will compare 10 adults w…
Sponsor: Hôpital NOVO • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Can a quick skin scan reveal hidden inflammation in arthritis?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Sponsor: Bursa City Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC