RHEUMATIC DISEASES

This study tested a program to help veterans with heart disease or rheumatic conditions take their medications as prescribed. Over 5,000 participants received reminders via text or phone calls, with extra support if needed. The goal was to improve medication adherence and reduce …

This study tested two different exercise programs in 28 children and teens with rheumatic diseases like juvenile arthritis and familial Mediterranean fever. One program used external focus (thinking about the movement's effect), the other used internal focus (thinking about the b…

This Phase 2 trial tested a drug called LEVI-04 in 518 adults with knee osteoarthritis. The drug is designed to block pain signals. Researchers measured pain changes using a standard knee pain scale. The goal is to see if LEVI-04 can safely reduce pain and improve daily function.

This study tested two types of manual therapy (myofascial mobilization and joint mobilization) in 57 people with rheumatoid arthritis who also had jaw joint problems. Participants received therapy twice a week for six weeks, while a control group got no treatment. Both therapy gr…

This study tested whether a special suit called EXOPULSE Mollii can help adults with fibromyalgia feel less pain, fatigue, and depression. Twenty-eight participants wore either the active suit or a sham (fake) suit for two weeks, then had a washout period. After that, everyone co…

This study looked at 719 people, including patients with autoimmune connective tissue diseases like myositis, their blood relatives, and healthy volunteers. Researchers collected blood samples and medical histories to find genetic and environmental factors that may trigger these …

This study looked at over 2,400 people with rheumatic diseases who take methotrexate. Researchers compared those who had standard lab monitoring to those who had fewer blood tests. The goal was to see if reduced monitoring is as safe in terms of preventing organ damage or death.

This completed study looked at anxiety about COVID-19 in 200 adults with rheumatic diseases who were already taking either biologic or conventional disease-modifying drugs. Researchers called participants and asked them to fill out a questionnaire about their coronavirus-related …

This study looked at whether video or phone visits (tele-rheumatology) work as well as in-person visits for people with rheumatic diseases like arthritis. Over 650 adults took part, and researchers measured how satisfied they were with each type of visit and which they preferred.…

This study followed 225 people who had ACL reconstruction surgery to see how their knees were doing 10 years later. Researchers looked at X-rays and pain scores to find out which factors increase the risk of developing osteoarthritis. The goal is to better understand long-term ou…

This study looked at how a special exercise approach called BETY affects people with rheumatic diseases (like arthritis) who have chronic pain. Researchers reviewed past records of 300 participants to see if BETY improved their physical function, mood, and quality of life compare…

This study looked at how common joint pain and swelling are in 100 nursing home residents aged 65 and older, both with and without dementia. Researchers performed a physical exam and used simple pain questions or a special checklist for those with severe dementia. The goal was to…