Pill or shot? new study aims to find best steroid for RA flares

NCT ID NCT07245732

First seen Dec 08, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study tests whether a single steroid injection works as well as a 3-week course of steroid pills for treating rheumatoid arthritis flares. Researchers will track symptom relief, daily function, and patient satisfaction in 220 adults. The goal is to help patients and doctors choose the best flare treatment based on what matters most to patients.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Mount Sinai Hospital

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    Toronto, Ontario, M5T 3L9, Canada

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  • St. Michael's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Toronto, Ontario, M5B 1W8, Canada

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  • Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

    RECRUITING

    Toronto, Ontario, M4N 3M5, Canada

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  • Toronto Western Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Toronto, Ontario, M5T 2S8, Canada

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  • Women's College Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1B2, Canada

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