Chikungunya's lingering curse: joint pain still haunts patients 15 years later

NCT ID NCT04838574

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de la Réunion Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study checks in on 152 people from Reunion Island who had Chikungunya during the 2005-2006 outbreak. Researchers want to classify the types of joint pain and swelling that persist 15 years after infection. Participants undergo a rheumatology exam and questionnaire to see if they meet criteria for specific arthritis conditions. The goal is to better understand the long-term impact of the virus.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could reveal how Chikungunya causes long-term arthritis, guiding future treatments for chronic joint pain after infection.
What could go wrong: This is an observational follow-up, not a treatment trial. It describes what happened, not how to fix it, and results may not apply to other outbreaks or regions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chikungunya

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHIKUNGUNYA

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Locations

CH Ouest Réunion

Saint-Paul, Reunion
CHU La Réunion (Nord)

Saint-Denis, 97400, Reunion
CHU La Réunion (Sud)

Saint-Pierre, 97448, Reunion

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