ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS

This study tested a new medicine called AK111 for people with active ankylosing spondylitis, a condition that causes back pain and stiffness. 510 adults who did not get enough relief from standard painkillers took part. The goal was to see if AK111 could reduce pain and improve m…

This study tested a drug called golimumab, given through a vein (IV), in 208 adults with active ankylosing spondylitis, a type of arthritis that causes back pain and stiffness. The goal was to see if it could reduce pain and improve movement better than a placebo. Golimumab works…

This study tested the safety and effectiveness of the drug RINVOQ in adults with ankylosing spondylitis, a type of arthritis that mainly affects the spine. About 69 participants in Japan took RINVOQ as prescribed by their regular doctor and were followed for up to 52 weeks. The g…

This study tested a drug called netakimab in 113 Chinese adults with active ankylosing spondylitis, a type of arthritis that causes back pain and stiffness. Participants received either netakimab or a placebo injection to see if the drug could reduce symptoms. The main goal was t…

This study tested a new drug called bimekizumab in 332 adults with active ankylosing spondylitis, a type of arthritis that causes back pain and stiffness. The goal was to see if the drug could reduce symptoms better than a placebo. Participants received injections of either bimek…

This study looked at whether adding methotrexate to adalimumab (a biologic) lowers the chance of the body making antibodies against adalimumab in people with ankylosing spondylitis, a type of arthritis affecting the spine. About 110 adults with active disease who did not respond …

This study looked at whether switching from a lower to a higher concentration of adalimumab (AVT-02) reduces injection site pain and improves treatment adherence. It involved 324 adults with conditions like Crohn's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, or psoriasis. Researchers measured…

This study looked at whether wet cupping therapy can help people with ankylosing spondylitis, a type of arthritis that causes back pain and stiffness. Half of the 100 participants received wet cupping plus their usual medications, while the other half only took their usual medica…

This study tested whether a structured physical training program can improve symptoms in people with ankylosing spondylitis, a type of arthritis that affects the spine. Fifty-six adults with the condition took part in a randomized controlled trial. The main goal was to see if mor…

This study looked at whether kinesiology tape, a special elastic tape placed on the skin, could help people with ankylosing spondylitis feel less pain and move better. 63 adults with the condition took part. The researchers measured pain, posture, balance, and breathing, comparin…

This study tested if a non-invasive ultrasound device can reduce inflammation in people with psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or ankylosing spondylitis. Sixteen participants each received four ultrasound sessions, with one session being a placebo. The main goal was to m…

This study looks at how genes may influence the severity of ankylosing spondylitis, a type of arthritis that affects the spine and can cause stiffness. About 299 adults with the condition will be followed for up to 5 years with physical exams, blood tests, and X-rays. The goal is…

This study looked at whether CT scans are better than regular X-rays for measuring how the spine stiffens and fuses in people with ankylosing spondylitis. 63 adults with the condition were followed for up to 4 years with imaging and blood tests. The goal was to find a more precis…

This study followed 127 adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, or non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis for 2 years to see how long they stayed on secukinumab treatment and how their quality of life changed. Researchers co…

This study explored the connection between erectile dysfunction, nerve pain, and disease activity in 90 men with axial spondyloarthritis (a type of arthritis affecting the spine). Participants completed questionnaires about their sexual function, pain, and quality of life. The go…