New arthritis drug for kids shows promise in early trial
NCT ID NCT07517575
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing a drug called olokizumab in children aged 2 to 18 with active juvenile idiopathic arthritis. The drug is given as a shot under the skin every 4 weeks. Researchers want to see how the drug moves through the body, if it helps control arthritis symptoms, and if it is safe. About 71 children will take part.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
olokizumab (Artlegia), a drug given as a shot under the skin every 4 weeks
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a new treatment option for children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis to better control their disease.
What could go wrong
This is an early phase 2 study with only 71 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The drug may not work as well as hoped or could have side effects.
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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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Federal State Autonomous Educational Institution of Higher Education First Moscow State Medical University named after I.M. Sechenov of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (Sechenov University)
RECRUITINGMoscow, 119435, Russia
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Federal State Autonomous Institution "National Medical Research Center for Children's Health" of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
RECRUITINGMoscow, 119991, Russia
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Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education "Bashkir State Medical University" of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
RECRUITINGUfa, 450083, Russia
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Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education "Kazan State Medical University" of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
RECRUITINGKazan', 420012, Russia
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Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education "Rostov State Medical University" of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
RECRUITINGRostov-on-Don, 344022, Russia
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Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education "Saratov State Medical University named after V.I. Razumovsky" of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
RECRUITINGSaratov, 410054, Russia
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Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education "Voronezh State Medical University named after N.N. Burdenko" of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
RECRUITINGVoronezh, 394036, Russia
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Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution "V.A. Nasonova Research Institute of Rheumatology"
RECRUITINGMoscow, 115522, Russia
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LLC "Medical Technologies"
RECRUITINGSaint Petersburg, 192148, Russia
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Limited Liability Company "Healthy Family Medical Center"
RECRUITINGNovosibirsk, 630099, Russia
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Limited Liability Company "Scientific Medical Center of General Therapy and Pharmacology" (LLC "TERAPHARM")
RECRUITINGStavropol, 55000, Russia
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State Budgetary Healthcare Institution of the Samara Region "Tolyatti City Clinical Hospital No. 5"
RECRUITINGTolyatti, 445039, Russia
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State Budgetary Institution of Healthcare of the City of Moscow "Morozovskaya Children's City Clinical Hospital of the Moscow City Health Department" (GBUZ "Morozovskaya DGBK DZM")
RECRUITINGMoscow, 119049, Russia
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State Budgetary Institution of Healthcare of the Yaroslavl Region "Regional Children's Clinical Hospital"
RECRUITINGYaroslavl, 150000, Russia