SPONDYLOARTHRITIS

This study tested whether people with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, or spine arthritis could safely switch from receiving infliximab through an IV infusion at a clinic to giving themselves a simple shot under the skin at home. 22 adults who were already stable on IV …

This study tested whether giving people with spondyloarthritis a connected activity tracker and sending them text reminders to exercise could help them stay active and reduce disease flares. 108 adults with stable spondyloarthritis were split into two groups: one got the tracker …

This study tested a daily pill called upadacitinib in 734 adults with axial spondyloarthritis, a type of arthritis that causes pain and stiffness in the spine. The drug was compared to a placebo to see if it could reduce symptoms and control the disease. Results showed that upada…

This study tested what happens when patients with rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, or eye inflammation switch from the original drug Remicade to its lower-cost biosimilar Inflectra. Over 260 adults who had been on Remicade for at least 4 months were switched. The main goal …

This study looked at whether five simple physiotherapy exercises could help improve balance and reaction speed in older adults (ages 65-95) with arthritis of the spine. Sixty participants were split into two groups: one did a three-week exercise program, the other did not. The re…

This study looked at whether shiatsu, a type of bodywork using finger pressure, can reduce fatigue in people with axial spondyloarthritis (a form of arthritis affecting the spine). 72 adults with the condition were randomly assigned to receive shiatsu sessions or continue usual c…

This study looked at how the COVID-19 lockdown affected people with spondyloarthritis, a type of arthritis. Researchers surveyed 1,000 patients to see if they stopped their usual treatments during confinement and what psychological factors might have played a role. The goal was t…

This study looks at whether people with chronic inflammatory rheumatism (like spondyloarthritis) or lupus who still have pain despite treatment have low vitamin C levels. Researchers will measure vitamin C in the blood and ask about pain, fatigue, and quality of life. The goal is…

This study followed 163 people with chronic inflammatory rheumatism (like rheumatoid arthritis) who had a recent COVID-19 infection. Researchers measured their antibody levels over two years to see how immunosuppressive drugs affect antibody persistence. The goal was to better un…

This study examined whether women with autoimmune diseases or inflammatory rheumatism receive proper gynecological follow-up, including cervical cancer screening and contraception advice. Researchers surveyed 318 women with conditions like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and Sjögren…

This study aimed to find blood markers that can predict whether the drug adalimumab will successfully treat ankylosing spondylitis after 6 months. Researchers analyzed blood samples from 50 adults starting adalimumab for the first time. The goal was to create an algorithm to help…

This completed study surveyed 229 people with chronic inflammatory rheumatism (like rheumatoid arthritis) and their doctors to find out what makes it hard to follow care recommendations after a hospital visit. The goal was to identify barriers to good outpatient management. No tr…

This study looked at 70 people with spondyloarthritis, a type of inflammatory arthritis affecting the spine and joints. Researchers measured immune markers in the blood to see if they could predict how the disease would progress or how well patients would respond to treatment. Th…