Tiny study probes Tofacitinib's hidden effects on body composition
NCT ID NCT04175886
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study looked at how tofacitinib, a rheumatoid arthritis drug, changes body fat, muscle, and bone density in 10 patients. Researchers measured visceral fat, lean mass, and bone marrow fat before and after treatment. The goal was to gather early data, not to prove the drug works for these changes.
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 point toward a better understanding of how tofacitinib changes body composition in rheumatoid arthritis patients.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 10 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the main goal is to gather information, not prove a treatment works.
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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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Locations
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Lille University Hospital
Lille, France