Can acthar calm RA flares? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT02541955
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at whether the drug Acthar can reduce inflammation and improve symptoms during a rheumatoid arthritis (RA) flare. Forty adults with RA who were having a flare took part. Researchers used ultrasound and disease activity scores to measure changes after treatment.
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Conditions
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Locations
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UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology
Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States
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