New study tests tofacitinib for kids with arthritis

NCT ID NCT07211932

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study will test the drug tofacitinib in 58 children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) to see if it improves disease control after 12 months. Researchers will use real-world medical records to measure changes in arthritis activity. The goal is to find out if tofacitinib is a helpful treatment option for kids with JIA.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

tofacitinib

What this could lead to

If it works, this could show that tofacitinib is an effective option for controlling juvenile idiopathic arthritis in children.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage real-world study with only 58 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Tofacitinib can have side effects like increased infection risk.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

juvenile idiopathic arthritis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Corporació Sanitària Parc Taulí de Sabadell

    Sabadell, Barcelona, Spain

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  • Hospital Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona

    Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain

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  • Hospital de Vilafranca

    Vilafranca del Penedès, Barceona, 08720, Spain

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