New pill could ease stiffness and pain for ankylosing spondylitis patients
NCT ID NCT05861102
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests an oral drug called jaktinib in 265 adults with active ankylosing spondylitis, a type of arthritis that mainly affects the spine. Participants take either jaktinib or a placebo twice daily for 16 weeks. The main goal is to see if jaktinib can reduce pain and improve function by at least 40% compared to placebo.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Jaktinib (an oral drug that targets inflammation)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, jaktinib could offer a new daily pill to control symptoms and slow disease progression for people with ankylosing spondylitis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small Phase 3 trial, and results may not apply to all patients. Jaktinib may cause side effects like infection risk, and it requires ongoing daily use.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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RenJi Hospital
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200001, China
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