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.

ankylosing spondylitis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • RenJi Hospital

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200001, China