Joint injection showdown: etanercept vs steroid for RA Flare-Ups
NCT ID NCT00522184
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether an injection of etanercept, a targeted anti-inflammatory drug, works better than a standard steroid injection for sudden joint swelling in people with rheumatoid arthritis. 34 adults with active arthritis in a knee, wrist, ankle, or elbow took part. The main goal was to measure pain relief.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Rheumatology department, Hopital Archet I
Nice, 06000, France
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