Blood test may help rheumatoid arthritis patients get the right drug

NCT ID NCT03853395

First seen May 14, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether measuring drug levels and anti-drug antibodies in the blood of people with rheumatoid arthritis can help doctors make better treatment decisions. 52 adults starting adalimumab or certolizumab were randomly assigned to have their test results shared with their doctor or to receive standard care. The goal was to see if this approach is feasible and to plan a larger trial.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre for Musculoskeletal Research

    Manchester, England, M13 9PT, United Kingdom

  • Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

    Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9NA, United Kingdom

  • Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

    London, E9 6SR, United Kingdom

  • Leicester Royal Infirmary

    Leicester, LE1 5WW, United Kingdom

  • Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

    Manchester, M13 9WL, United Kingdom

  • Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

    Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 3AG, United Kingdom

  • Northern Care Alliance NHS Group

    Manchester, M5 5AP, United Kingdom

  • Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

    Wolverhampton, WV10 0QP, United Kingdom

  • Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

    Torquay, TQ2 7AA, United Kingdom

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