Steroid-Free hope for arthritis patients: new study tests safer withdrawal
NCT ID NCT02997605
First seen Dec 08, 2025 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This study tested two methods to help people with rheumatoid arthritis stop taking steroids (prednisone) safely. 102 adults with low disease activity or remission took part. One group slowly reduced their steroid dose, while the other switched to a different steroid (hydrocortisone) before stopping. The goal was to see which approach helped more people stop steroids completely after one year without causing adrenal problems.
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Locations
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Bichat Hospital
Paris, France
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Bicêtre Hospital
Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
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Bordeaux University Hospital
Bordeaux, France
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Brest University Hospital
Brest, France
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Clermont-Ferrand Hospital
Clermont-Ferrand, France
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Cochin Hospital
Paris, France
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Hospital Pierre-Paul Riquet
Toujouse, 31059, France
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Jean Rougier Hospital
Cahors, France
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La Pitié-Salpétrière
Paris, France
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Lille Hospital
Lille, France
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Limoges Hospital
Limoges, France
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Lyon Sud Hopsital
Pierre-Bénite, France
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Montpellier Hospital
Montpellier, France
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Orléans Hospital
Orléans, France
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Pasteur Hospital
Nice, France
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Saint-Etienne Hospital
Saint-Etienne, France
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Strasbourg Hospital
Strasbourg, France
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