Arthritis Clinical Trials in Boston

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DFV890 for Knee Osteoarthritis

Novartis Clinic, Burlington + 3 more

This trial is testing a new medication called DFV890 to see if it can help people with painful knee osteoarthritis. The study will check if the medication can reduce knee pain and improve how well the knee works. Participants will be monitored for safety and how well they tolerate the medication.Show More

Verified

Recruiting
Phase 2
Est. 5 - 8 Weeks
Unregistered Study Lead
Research Team

Probiotics for Prosthetic Joint Infection

Research Clinic, Boston + 1 more

Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is one of the most devastating complications following total joint arthroplasty (TJA) of the hip and knee. Standard of care (SOC) treatment includes surgery and antimicrobials. Morbidity and mortality remain high despite contemporary treatments. The human body is colonized by billions of organisms, collectively, the microbiome, which is central to healthy immune function. Microbiome disruption, dysbiosis, can impair the immune response to infection. Despite recent evidence that suggests dysbiosis may be implicated in PJI, the role of probiotics in the treatment of PJI is unknown. Perioperative probiotics have been demonstrated to be safe and effective for infection prevention in abdominal surgery. The investigators hypothesize that perioperative probiotics will reduce re-infection in patients treated for PJI. A multi-centered, randomized controlled trial (RCT) at two academic, tertiary care centers will be conducted to determine the impact of probiotics on recurrent infection following treatment for PJI. Controls will receive SOC; study patients will receive a probiotic, started shortly after the initiation of and for the duration of their antibiotic therapy + 7 days, in addition to SOC. Primary outcome is re-operation for recurrent infection within 1 year.Show More
Waitlist

No Placebo Trial

Phase 4
Est. 4 - 6 Weeks
Ayesha Abdeen, MD
Principal Investigator

Baricitinib vs TNF Inhibitors for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Eli Lilly Clinic, Fall River + 1 more

This post-marketing study is designed to compare the safety of baricitinib versus tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors with respect to venous thromboembolic events (VTEs) when given to participants with rheumatoid arthritis.Show More
Waitlist

No Placebo Trial

Phase 4
Est. 5 - 8 Weeks
Call 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559) or 1-317-615-4559 Mon - Fri 9 AM - 5 PM Eastern time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST)
Study Director

Corticosteroid Injection for Osteoarthritis

Research Clinic, Boston + 1 more

Synovitis has an important role in the symptoms and progression of Osteoarthritis (OA). Inflamed synovium has been associated with both increased symptoms and increased progression in OA patients. Furthermore, synovitis observed during knee arthroscopy in our patients undergoing arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) was associated with worse symptoms while adjusting for confounding factors.Therefore, a better understanding of synovitis as a predictor of outcome after APM and as a target for treatment is needed to improve outcomes in this patient population. Triamcinolone has been shown to decrease synovitis-associated outcomes in both animal and human studies after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. In a porcine model of ACL injury, treatment with triamcinolone resulted in decreased formation of synovitis-related collagen breakdown products as well as decreased cellularity of the synovium.And in a trial of triamcinolone injected after ACL injury, similar findings of decreased C-telopeptide of type II collagen (CTX-II), associated with collagen type II breakdown, was found in knees administered triamcinolone compared to placebo controls.Show More
Waitlist
Phase 4
Est. 6 - 12 Weeks
Morgan Jones, MD, MPH
Principal Investigator

Baricitinib for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Eli Lilly Clinic, Fall River + 1 more

This trial compares the safety of two treatments for rheumatoid arthritis, focusing on the risk of blood clots. One treatment is baricitinib, an oral medication used for moderate to severe cases.Show More
Recruiting

No Placebo Trial

Phase 4
Est. 6 - 12 Weeks
Call 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559) or 1-317-615-4559 Mon - Fri 9 AM - 5 PM Eastern time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST)
Study Director

Bimekizumab for Psoriatic Arthritis

UCB Biopharma Clinic, Boston + 1 more

This trial is testing the safety and effectiveness of bimekizumab, a medication given as an injection under the skin. It is aimed at adults who have psoriatic arthritis, a condition that causes joint pain and swelling. Bimekizumab works by blocking proteins that cause inflammation, helping to reduce pain and swelling.Show More
Waitlist

No Placebo Trial

Phase 3
Est. 3 - 12 Weeks
UCB Cares
Study Director

Tildrakizumab for Psoriatic Arthritis

Sun Clinic, Worcester + 1 more

This trial is testing tildrakizumab, a medication that reduces inflammation, in patients with active Psoriatic Arthritis who haven't tried certain other treatments. It works by blocking a protein to help manage symptoms. Tildrakizumab is approved for treating moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.Show More
Waitlist
Phase 3
Est. 3 - 12 Weeks
Unregistered Study Lead
Research Team

Non-Surgical Interventions for Knee Osteoarthritis

Research Clinic, Boston + 1 more

There is an urgent public health need to reduce reliance on opioids for effective long-term pain management, particularly in knee osteoarthritis (KOA). This effectiveness trial will compare commonly recommended treatments to reduce pain and functional limitations in KOA.These results will lead to improved patient selection for treatment and inform evidence based guidelines by offering well-tested, effective, non-surgical alternatives.Show More
Recruiting

No Placebo Trial

Phase 3
Est. 6 - 12 Weeks
Steven Cohen, MD
Principal Investigator

Upadacitinib for Axial Spondyloarthritis

AbbVie Clinic, Worcester + 3 more

This protocol includes 2 standalone studies with randomization, data collection, analysis and reporting conducted independently. The main objectives of this protocol are: * To evaluate the efficacy of upadacitinib compared with placebo on reduction of signs and symptoms in adults with active axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) including biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug inadequate responders (bDMARD-IR) ankylosing spondylitis (AS) (Study 1) and non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA) (Study 2). * To assess the safety and tolerability of upadacitinib in adults with active axSpA including bDMARD-IR AS (Study 1) and nr-axSpA (Study 2). * To evaluate the safety and tolerability of upadacitinib in extended treatment in adult participants with active axSpA including bDMARD-IR AS who have completed the Double-Blind Period (Study 1) and nr-axSpA who have completed the Double-Blind Period (Study 2). * To evaluate the maintenance of disease control after withdrawal of upadacitinib.Show More
Waitlist
Phase 3
Est. 4 - 6 Weeks
ABBVIE INC.
Study Director

Upadacitinib for Psoriatic Arthritis

AbbVie Clinic, Worcester + 1 more

The study objectives of Period 1 are to compare the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of upadacitinib 15 mg once daily (QD) and 30 mg QD versus placebo for the treatment of signs and symptoms in adults with moderately to severely active psoriatic arthritis (PsA) who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to biologic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (bDMARD). The objective of Period 2 is to evaluate the long-term safety, tolerability and efficacy of upadacitinib 15 mg QD and 30 mg QD in participants who have completed Period 1.Show More
Waitlist
Phase 3
Est. 5 - 8 Weeks
AbbVie Inc.
Study Director
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