Tiny study probes hidden cause of foot pain in arthritis
NCT ID NCT05698563
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a condition called intermetatarsal bursitis (inflammation between foot bones) causes pain in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers used MRI and ultrasound to examine the feet of 3 participants and tested steroid injections. The study was terminated early, so no firm conclusions can be drawn.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
corticosteroid injection
What this could lead to
If successful, it could show that treating foot bursitis with steroid injections eases pain in rheumatoid arthritis patients.
What could go wrong
The study was terminated with only 3 participants, so results are very limited. It is too early to know if this approach works.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
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Locations
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Rigshospitalet Glostrup
Glostrup Municipality, 2600, Denmark