Can a pill heal bone erosion in rheumatoid arthritis? new study aims to find out.

NCT ID NCT05955066

First seen Dec 29, 2025 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study tests whether baricitinib, a JAK inhibitor, can help repair bone damage (erosion) in people with active rheumatoid arthritis. Sixty adults with active RA and at least one bone erosion will receive either baricitinib or a placebo for 24 weeks. The main goal is to see if the drug reduces erosion size, measured by a special CT scan.

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Locations

  • The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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    Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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