Could a blood clot drug ease arthritis pain?
NCT ID NCT05671497
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether cilostazol, a drug normally used for leg pain from blocked arteries, can help control rheumatoid arthritis when added to standard medications. 70 adults with moderate to severe arthritis took either cilostazol plus their usual drugs or just their usual drugs for 6 months. The goal was to see if cilostazol reduces joint swelling, pain, and inflammation.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Cilostazol
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a new, affordable add-on treatment to better control rheumatoid arthritis symptoms.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed Phase 2/3 trial with only 70 participants. Results may not apply to all patients, and cilostazol can cause side effects like headache or heart issues.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Al-Zahraa Hospital
Cairo, Egypt
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