Can acthar calm RA flares? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT02541955

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

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

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

rheumatoid arthritis

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Locations

  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology

    Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States