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Pill or shot? new study seeks best way to tame RA flares

NCT ID NCT07245732

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a single steroid injection works as well as a three-week course of steroid pills for treating rheumatoid arthritis flares. Researchers will track how patients feel, their ability to function, and their satisfaction with treatment. The goal is to help patients and doctors choose the best option based on real-world experience.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Glucocorticoids (prednisone or methylprednisolone)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could help doctors and patients choose the best steroid option for managing RA flares based on what matters most to patients.
What could go wrong
This is a phase 4 pragmatic trial with 220 participants, so results may not apply to all RA patients. Steroids have known side effects like weight gain and mood changes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

rheumatoid arthritis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS (RA)

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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  • Contact

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Locations

  • Mount Sinai Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Toronto, Ontario, M5T 3L9, Canada

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  • St. Michael's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Toronto, Ontario, M5B 1W8, Canada

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

    RECRUITING

    Toronto, Ontario, M4N 3M5, Canada

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • Toronto Western Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Toronto, Ontario, M5T 2S8, Canada

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • Women's College Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1B2, Canada

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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