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Relapsing polychondritis

MONDO:0019125

A rare, clinically heterogeneous, multisystemic inflammatory disease characterized by inflammation of the cartilage and proteoglycan rich structures leading to cartilage damage with joint, ocular and cardiovascular involvement.

Also known as: chronic atrophic polychondritis, recurrent polychondritis

47 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.

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Broader categories

Disease (618) Musculoskeletal system disorder (196) Arthropathy (128) Articular cartilage disorder (25) Human disease (14) Chondromalacia (8) Skeletal system disorder (4) Disease by body system or component (0)

Trials to join now! 22 Not yet recruiting 9 Not yet finished but already full! 5 Completed 10 Terminated 1

Scientists gather leftover surgical tissue to unlock secrets of bone disease

Knowledge-focused Terminated

This study collected bone, cartilage, skin, and fat tissue from 50 patients undergoing surgery at Children's National Medical Center. The goal was to grow cells from these tissues in the lab and analyze them to better understand bone and connective tissue diseases. The study was …

Sponsor: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) • Aim: Knowledge-focused

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC