Spondyloarthropathy

This study tests whether the Butantan-Dengue vaccine is safe and works well in people aged 12–59 with autoimmune rheumatic diseases (like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus) who are stable on low or no immune-suppressing drugs. Participants receive one vaccine dose and are monitored f…

This study tests an experimental oral drug called GRWD0715 for axial spondyloarthritis, a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the spine and pelvis. The trial starts with healthy volunteers to check safety, then moves to patients to see if the drug reduces inflammation and im…

This study tests whether tulisokibart can improve symptoms of radiographic axial spondyloarthritis, a type of arthritis that causes pain and swelling in the spine and pelvis. About 315 adults with active disease will receive either the drug or a placebo for 16 weeks. Researchers …

This trial tests whether a remotely supervised exercise program can reduce disease activity in people recently diagnosed with axial spondyloarthritis, a type of inflammatory arthritis affecting the spine and joints. Participants will follow a personalized plan with high-intensity…

This program offers early access to upadacitinib (Rinvoq) for people with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, certain types of arthritis, or atopic dermatitis who have no other suitable treatments and cannot join ongoing clinical trials. A doctor must decide if the potential ben…

This trial tests whether transferring gut bacteria from a healthy donor (fecal microbiota transplantation, or FMT) can reduce disease activity in people with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) who haven't fully responded to biologic therapy. Participants receive a single enema with …

This 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…

This study compares two ways of giving the drug bimekizumab to people with active psoriatic arthritis or axial spondyloarthritis: as an IV infusion or as a shot under the skin. The goal is to see if the IV method works just as well as the shot. About 392 adults who are suitable f…

This study tests whether upadacitinib (Rinvoq), a daily pill, can reduce inflammation in the spine and joints of people with active psoriatic arthritis. About 100 adults who have not responded well to other treatments will receive either the drug or a placebo for 12 weeks. Resear…

This study looks at whether people with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, or axial spondyloarthritis who are doing well on a JAK inhibitor can safely reduce their dose. About 200 participants will either lower their dose or stay on the same dose, guided by disease activi…

This study is testing a new radioactive tracer called [18F]AlF-FAPI-74 for PET/CT scans to see if it can find inflammation better than the current standard tracer. The trial will involve 140 people with fever of unknown origin, IgG4-related disease, or axial spondylarthritis. Res…

This study tests whether using a carotid ultrasound (a neck scan) to find hidden plaque in arteries can help prevent heart attacks and strokes in people with inflammatory rheumatic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. About 1,944 participants aged 50 and older will be spl…

This study tests whether a mobile app called ExerciseRx can help people with axial spondyloarthritis (a type of arthritis affecting the spine and joints) exercise more and improve their symptoms. Forty adults who are not very active will either use the app for guided exercises an…

This study tests a self-management program for people recently diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis. The program includes nurse sessions to help patients learn skills to manage their condition. Researchers will compare the program plus usual care to usual care alone in 130 adult…

This study compares yoga therapy to standard physiotherapy for people with moderate axial spondyloarthritis, a type of inflammatory arthritis affecting the spine and pelvis. Seventy-two participants will attend group sessions twice a week for ten weeks. The goal is to see if yoga…

This study aims to uncover genetic changes that cause autoimmune diseases in people native to Peru. Researchers will collect blood, urine, and stool samples from 300 participants, including patients with conditions like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, their family members, and he…

This study looks at how much of the drug bimekizumab passes into breast milk. Researchers will collect milk samples from 20 breastfeeding mothers with conditions like psoriasis or arthritis over several weeks. The goal is to understand potential exposure for nursing infants, not …

This study follows up to 2,000 people with spondyloarthritis (a group of inflammatory joint and spine conditions) and their healthy relatives. Researchers aim to identify symptoms, genetic factors, and medical tests that predict who will develop more severe forms of the disease. …

This study aims to validate the 2025 ASAS-SPARTAN classification criteria for axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) in Chinese patients with chronic back pain. AxSpA is a chronic inflammatory spine disease often misdiagnosed. Researchers will compare the new criteria against standard c…

This study looks at whether sulfasalazine, a drug for inflammatory arthritis, makes the standard diabetes blood test (HbA1c) falsely low. That could mean diabetes goes undiagnosed or is undertreated in these patients. Researchers will use continuous glucose monitors and fasting b…

This study compares the gut microbiome—bacteria, fungi, and viruses—in people with Crohn's disease, with or without arthritis, and healthy controls. Researchers aim to find microbial biomarkers linked to arthritis in Crohn's patients. No treatment is given; it is purely observati…

This study aims to learn how well heart scans (MRI, ultrasound, PET) can detect and predict outcomes in people with suspected or known inflammatory heart diseases. Researchers will follow 5,000 adults for one year to see how often heart involvement is confirmed and how it affects…

This study is testing an educational tool designed for people with melanoma who also have an autoimmune disease and are considering treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors. Researchers want to see if the tool is easy to use and helpful for both patients and healthcare provide…

This study looks at whether a doctor's computer tool (MedSafer) and patient brochures (EMPOWER) can help reduce the use of potentially harmful medications in adults aged 60 and older with rheumatic diseases who take five or more regular drugs. Researchers will follow 100 particip…

This study looks at how to make it easier for people with axial spondyloarthritis to start using the Axia app. Two groups of 200 participants will get different onboarding brochures: one with standard instructions and one with a 14-day free trial. Researchers will track how many …

This study follows 2250 Chinese adults with axial spondyloarthritis (a type of inflammatory arthritis affecting the spine) to see how their condition changes over time. Researchers will measure physical function, spinal damage on X-rays, and episodes of eye inflammation. The goal…

This study aims to better understand why people with inflammatory arthritis experience chronic pain. Researchers will look at how the brain processes pain and how it affects daily life. 350 adults starting or switching arthritis medications will be followed over time. The goal is…

This study aims to better understand rare forms of inflammatory arthritis, including those linked to other autoimmune diseases or cancer immunotherapy. Researchers will analyze joint tissue samples from 100 adults to compare the immune cells and molecules involved. The goal is to…

This study looks at whether palliative and supportive care, usually given to people near the end of life, could also help those with long-term inflammatory arthritis like rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers will interview patients and survey healthcare professionals to understand u…

This study is creating a biobank of blood and tissue samples from 2,000 people with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, spondyloarthritis, or osteoporosis. Researchers will analyze these samples to find biomarkers that predict how well a patient responds to treatment. The …

This study looks at why people with axial spondyloarthritis often feel very tired and how that relates to muscle function. Researchers will measure exercise capacity in 122 adults starting a new targeted therapy. The goal is to better understand the connection between fatigue and…

This study uses two special scanners (HR-pQCT and pQCT) to take detailed pictures of bone and muscle in 1,000 people with conditions that raise the risk of bone loss, like osteoporosis, arthritis, or kidney disease. The goal is to see if these scanners can spot tiny changes in bo…

This study will follow 300 people with knee osteoarthritis or chronic inflammatory arthritis for up to 10 years. Researchers will collect blood, joint fluid, and platelet-rich plasma samples to look for biomarkers linked to pain, joint damage, and the need for knee replacement. T…

This study looks at how natural cannabis compounds (phytocannabinoids) affect immune cells from 100 people with chronic inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and Crohn's disease. Researchers will take a blood sample and expose the cells to different cannabis ext…

This study is looking at how the gut bacteria (microbiome) change in children with juvenile spondyloarthritis as they receive different treatments. Researchers will collect stool and blood samples from 25 children over several months to see if certain bacteria affect how well the…

This study aims to improve how doctors measure disease activity in people with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), a type of inflammatory arthritis affecting the spine and joints. Researchers will use whole-body MRI scans and machine learning to create a new assessment model. The st…

This study follows 700 people with chronic diseases like arthritis, diabetes, or heart disease for 4 years. Participants wear a small movement sensor for 5 days, three times a year, to track their physical activity and sedentary time. Researchers want to see if a person's unique …

This study looks at whether the types of bacteria in your gut can predict how well you will respond to biologic drugs for spondyloarthritis, a group of inflammatory conditions affecting the spine and joints. Researchers will compare the gut bacteria of 80 people starting biothera…

This study will follow 700 adults with axial spondyloarthritis or psoriatic arthritis who have recently started one of several newer treatments (bimekizumab, upadacitinib, risankizumab, guselkumab, or a TNF inhibitor). Researchers will collect medical records and patient surveys …