RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS (RA)

This study checked the safety and how well the drug upadacitinib works in over 2300 Korean patients with rheumatoid arthritis, atopic dermatitis, ankylosing spondylitis, or psoriatic arthritis. Patients took the drug as prescribed by their doctor and were followed for about 28 we…

This early-stage study tested a new drug called ARD-885 in 94 healthy volunteers and people with rheumatoid arthritis. The main goal was to see if the drug is safe and how the body processes it, including the effect of food. This is a first step to find the right dose for future …

This study followed about 400 Canadian adults with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis who were prescribed upadacitinib by their doctors. Researchers measured how well the drug controlled disease activity and symptoms like pain and stiffness over 24 months. The goal was to se…

This study tested whether applying cold to sore joints can reduce pain and improve daily life in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers enrolled 90 adults who had RA for at least 6 months and were experiencing pain. The goal was to see if this simple, low-cost, non-drug me…

This study tested whether Siwan sand therapy (warm sand baths followed by olive oil massage) could improve lung function, pain, and daily activity in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Thirty adults with moderate to severe RA took part: one group received sand therapy for five day…

This study tested a new care model called PREVAIL for adults with rheumatoid arthritis. The goal was to see if it's practical to add rehabilitation and exercise support into regular rheumatology visits. 63 participants used a screening tool, got personalized recommendations, and …

This study looked at whether the drug Acthar can reduce inflammation and disease activity in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) during a flare. Forty adults with RA who were already on stable medications took part. Researchers used ultrasound and disease activity scores to mea…

This study tracked 82 postmenopausal women with rheumatoid arthritis to see how their bone density changed over time. Researchers compared the effects of different arthritis medications and osteoporosis treatments on bone health. The goal was to understand which approaches might …

This study looked at whether an integrated care approach (team-based care) can reduce inflammation and depressive symptoms in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Researchers measured blood markers of inflammation and asked participants about their mood. The study involved 67 a…

This study looked at how much people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and knee osteoarthritis (KOA) know about heart disease. 120 adults aged 40 and older answered questions about heart disease risk factors and physical activity. The goal was to see if awareness differs between the…

This study looked at the safety of the drug RINVOQ in over 4,000 Japanese adults with rheumatoid arthritis, a condition that causes joint pain and swelling. Researchers monitored medical records for serious infections and other side effects over three years. No extra tests were d…

This study looked at nearly 7,000 adults with inflammatory joint diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. Researchers compared two versions of a health questionnaire (EQ-5D-3L and EQ-5D-5L) to see which one better measures quality of life and disease activit…

This study looked at the safety of the drug abatacept in over 38,000 people with rheumatoid arthritis or psoriatic arthritis in Denmark. Researchers used a national health database to track rates of different cancers. The goal was to better understand the drug's long-term safety …

This study tested a new injectable drug called KSHB002, which is a copy of the arthritis medicine Orencia (abatacept). The goal was to see if the new version works the same way in the body, is safe, and causes a similar immune response. Three hundred healthy adults received a sin…