RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

This study aimed to track the long-term performance and safety of the Cadence Total Ankle System, an artificial ankle joint, in patients with severe arthritis. It followed 61 patients who received the implant to see how well it held up over time and how it affected their pain, mo…

This study tested whether using a smartphone app with a hand grip monitor could help manage rheumatoid arthritis with fewer in-person doctor visits. Researchers compared patients using the app for 6 months to patients receiving standard clinic follow-up. The goal was to see if re…

This study tested whether a new drug called peresolimab could help adults with moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers compared the drug against a placebo in 491 participants over 12 weeks to see if it reduced joint pain, swelling, and improved daily activities. The …

This study looked at whether a smart electronic device for injecting the rheumatoid arthritis drug etanercept helps patients take their medication more consistently. Researchers reviewed the medical records of 60 patients in Colombia over 40 weeks to see if using the device impro…

This study tested whether adding a new drug called VIB4920 to standard arthritis medication (TNF inhibitors) could better control rheumatoid arthritis in adults whose current treatment wasn't working well enough. It was a Phase 2 trial that planned to enroll 104 participants but …

This study tested whether a new combination drug called IHL-675A could safely reduce pain and improve daily function for people with rheumatoid arthritis. The drug combined two existing medications: cannabidiol (CBD) and hydroxychloroquine (HCQ). The trial compared the combinatio…

This study tested if connecting people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in a 'buddy' support program could improve their daily function, medication use, and symptoms. It paired 65 adult RA patients to provide mutual understanding and social support. The goal was to see if this peer…

This study aimed to understand if a specific type of foot inflammation (intermetatarsal bursitis) is a direct cause of pain in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers planned to use MRI and ultrasound scans to look for this inflammation in a small group of participants with…

This study aimed to understand how a class of rheumatoid arthritis drugs (JAK-STAT inhibitors) might increase helpful, anti-inflammatory B cells. Researchers planned lab experiments using cells from patients with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. The goal was to gather kno…

This study aimed to understand how immunosuppressive drugs used for rheumatoid arthritis and spondyloarthritis affect the body's response to COVID-19. Researchers compared 150 patients taking these medications with infected family members not on such drugs. The goal was to measur…

This study aimed to better understand rheumatoid arthritis by examining a specific type of immune cell found in the fluid of swollen joints. Researchers compared these cells from the joint fluid to those in the blood of 19 participants experiencing a flare-up. The goal was to lea…

This study aimed to understand how rheumatoid arthritis affects older adults differently than younger patients. Researchers compared two groups—patients over 65 and those under 50—tracking health problems like infections, cancers, heart issues, and fractures over five years. The …

This early-stage study aimed to test if a new radioactive tracer, used during PET scans, could create clearer pictures of inflammation in the body. It involved people with rheumatoid arthritis or inflammatory muscle diseases, as well as healthy volunteers. The goal was to see if …