POLYMYALGIA RHEUMATICA
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New study checks Long-Term safety of arthritis drug for PMR patients
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the long-term safety of a drug called secukinumab for people with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), a condition that causes pain and stiffness. About 161 adults who finished a previous PMR study and had a relapse will take part. The goal is to track side effects o…
Matched conditions: POLYMYALGIA RHEUMATICA
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 07:34 UTC
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New hope for PMR patients: drug may cut steroid dependence
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether rituximab, a drug that targets certain immune cells, can help people with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) stop or reduce their steroid medication. PMR causes pain and stiffness, and long-term steroid use has serious side effects. The trial includes 174 adult…
Matched conditions: POLYMYALGIA RHEUMATICA
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sint Maartenskliniek • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:56 UTC
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New strategy aims to help PMR patients taper off steroids faster and safer
Disease control OngoingThis study compares a nurse-led, step-by-step steroid reduction plan against usual care by a general practitioner for 120 people newly diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR). The goal is to see if the structured approach helps more patients stop prednisolone completely withi…
Matched conditions: POLYMYALGIA RHEUMATICA
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC
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New imaging methods could transform PMR diagnosis
Diagnosis OngoingThis study explores whether ultrasound and PET/CT scans can accurately diagnose and monitor polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), a condition causing muscle pain and inflammation. Researchers will follow 98 adults over 50 suspected of having PMR, using imaging at the start, after 8 weeks…
Matched conditions: POLYMYALGIA RHEUMATICA
Sponsor: Kresten Krarup Keller • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:57 UTC