Ankylosing spondylitis

This study tests whether a short, standardized 4-minute heart-healthy talk is as effective as a full 60-minute personalized session with a dietitian for lowering LDL cholesterol and improving diet. Participants are adults aged 30–80 with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis,…

This study looks at how well upadacitinib (RINVOQ) works for people with axial spondyloarthritis, a type of inflammatory arthritis that causes chronic back pain. About 338 adults in Germany will take the drug as prescribed by their doctor and be followed for 52 weeks. Researchers…

This study is observing about 881 people with rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, or psoriasis who are taking Remsima (a biologic drug) either as a shot under the skin or through an IV. The goal is to track any serious side effects over time. Resear…

This study tests an oral drug called jaktinib in 265 adults with active ankylosing spondylitis, a type of arthritis that mainly affects the spine. Participants take either jaktinib or a placebo twice daily for 16 weeks. The main goal is to see if jaktinib can reduce pain and impr…

This study tests whether a pharmacist-led program can help people reduce their risk of heart disease. Over 1,000 adults with conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or obesity are taking part. Pharmacists use a step-by-step guide to assess risk and support lifestyle change…

This study tests the Shingrix vaccine in over 2,000 adults with autoimmune rheumatic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, who are at higher risk for shingles. Researchers will compare vaccinated patients to unvaccinated ones to see if the vaccine is safe and triggers a s…

This pilot study tests a WeChat-based program that provides daily mental health check-ins and tailored coping strategies for people with ankylosing spondylitis who also have mild-to-moderate depression or anxiety. Thirty-six adults will be split into two groups: one receives the …

This study tests an online program designed to help people with inflammatory arthritis remain employed. The program includes eLearning modules, group video sessions, and consultations with an occupational therapist and vocational counselor. About 528 participants from three Canad…

This study aimed to test a modified acupotomy technique for people with ankylosing spondylitis, a type of arthritis that causes back pain and stiffness. The approach used ultrasound to guide the procedure, with the goal of reducing disease activity. However, the study was withdra…

This study looks at records from over 500,000 Medicare beneficiaries with rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis who had major orthopedic procedures like joint replacements or spine surgery between 1999 and 2015. Researchers want to understand how often complications happ…

This study will use a special blood test called mass spectrometry to look at immune cells in 500 people with various autoimmune diseases and healthy volunteers. The goal is to find patterns that could help doctors diagnose these conditions sooner. No treatments are being tested; …

This study investigates how people with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) experience sudden worsening of symptoms, known as flares. Over 12 months, 40 participants use a digital diary to track symptoms, diet, lifestyle, and self-management strategies, and provide blood samples duri…

This study looks at a protein called progranulin in the blood of people with ankylosing spondylitis (a type of arthritis that affects the spine) and compares it to healthy volunteers. Researchers want to see if progranulin levels are linked to disease activity and whether they ch…

This study investigates how common spinal nerve pain is in people with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and whether it affects their sleep. Researchers will use questionnaires to assess pain, sleep quality, quality of life, and fatigue in 292 AS patients. The goal is to better underst…

This study looks at nerve-related pain in people with ankylosing spondylitis, a type of arthritis that mainly affects the spine. Researchers will use a questionnaire to describe the pain and see how it relates to daily activities. About 130 adults with the condition will take par…

This study is a large registry that will follow 5,000 people with psoriatic arthritis or spondyloarthritis across North America. Researchers will collect information on how different approved treatments work and their side effects over time. The goal is to better understand these…

This study looks at whether helping people with inflammatory arthritis address social needs—like food, housing, or transportation—can reduce missed doctor visits. About 100 adults with conditions like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus who have missed appointments in the past year wil…