Arthritis Trials / Trials in New Mexico
8 Recruiting Trials

Clinical Trials
for Arthritis in New Mexico

8 clinical trials for Arthritis are currently recruiting participants at study sites in New Mexico. Study-related care is provided at no cost.

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Arthritis clinical trials in New Mexico: what to expect

Arthritis trials are split by type. Rheumatoid arthritis studies test biologics, targeted pills and, more recently, cell therapies in people whose joints stay inflamed despite methotrexate or a biologic. Knee osteoarthritis studies test injections meant to slow cartilage loss, new pain medicines, devices and exercise and weight programs. Psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and gout each have their own trials, and a listing will always say which type it enrolls.

In New Mexico, recruiting arthritis studies are concentrated in Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Clovis. 7 of the 8 are run by a drug or device company, which usually means a larger study with travel reimbursement; the rest are academic or hospital-led.

Who arthritis trials usually look for

Rheumatoid arthritis trials count swollen and tender joints and measure inflammation in the blood at screening, and ask that a standard medicine has not worked well enough; methotrexate usually continues, while a current biologic is stopped after a washout. Knee osteoarthritis trials need an X-ray showing moderate damage, a pain score above a threshold, and no steroid or hyaluronic acid injection in the past few months; many set a weight limit. Ages are usually 18 to 80, and most trials exclude pregnancy and a recent serious infection.

What taking part involves

Screening includes a joint exam, blood work and X-rays or an MRI. Rheumatoid arthritis trials run six to twelve months with visits every four weeks for an injection or infusion and labs; placebo arms are common, with rescue rules so no one stays on an ineffective treatment for long. Osteoarthritis injection trials give one or a few injections at the site and follow you for six to twenty-four months with pain diaries and imaging. Exercise trials involve supervised sessions for eight to twelve weeks. Study care is free and visits are usually paid.

Questions worth asking the study team

Which of your medicines continue; how long any washout is; the chance of placebo and the rescue rules; how imaging is scheduled; and whether an extension lets everyone receive the active treatment.

Showing 8 of 8 recruiting Arthritis trials in New Mexico

A Study of Zasocitinib in Adults With Psoriatic Arthritis Who Have Not Taken Biologic Medicines
PHASE3 Chandler, Arizona +4 sites NCT06671483
This trial is looking for adults with psoriatic arthritis who have not taken biologic medicines. Participants will receive either the study drug, a comparator, or a placebo over a period of up to 60 weeks.
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A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Icotrokinra (JNJ-77242113) in Biologic-experienced and Biologic-naive Participants With Active Psoriatic Arthritis
PHASE3 Glendale, Arizona +4 sites NCT06807424
This trial is looking for people with active psoriatic arthritis who have previously tried certain treatments but still have symptoms. Participants will take part in a study to see how well a medication called icotrokinra works compared to a placebo.
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RA-PRO PRAGMATIC TRIAL
PHASE3 Auburn, Alabama +4 sites NCT04692493
This trial is looking for people with active rheumatoid arthritis who have not improved with their current treatment. Participants will have the chance to switch to a different type of medication to see if it helps their condition.
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A Clinical Study of Tulisokibart (MK-7240) to Treat Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis (MK-7240-013)
PHASE2 Chandler, Arizona +4 sites NCT07133633
This trial is looking for people with a type of arthritis called radiographic axial spondyloarthritis. Participants will take a medication called tulisokibart to see if it helps improve their symptoms compared to a placebo, which looks like the medication but doesn’t contain any active ingredients.
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A Study to Evaluate Different Targeted Therapies for Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
PHASE2 Peoria, Arizona +4 sites NCT06972446
This trial is looking for patients with rheumatoid arthritis who have not responded to certain treatments. Participants will try new medications and attend regular check-ups to monitor their health.
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A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of JNJ-88545223 for the Treatment of Participants With Active Psoriatic Arthritis
PHASE2 Searcy, Arkansas +4 sites NCT07321873
This trial is looking for adults with active psoriatic arthritis. Participants will take the study drug JNJ-88545223 to see how well it works compared to a placebo.
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A Study to Learn if Bimekizumab Given in Different Ways is Safe and Moves Similarly Throughout the Body Over Time in Adults
PHASE1 Peoria, Arizona +4 sites NCT07290036
This trial is looking for adults with active psoriatic arthritis or axial spondyloarthritis. Participants will receive bimekizumab, which can be given in different ways, to see how safe it is and how it moves in the body over time.
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Safety and Efficacy of ABP-745 in Participants With an Acute Gout Flare
PHASE2 Peoria, Arizona +4 sites NCT07145229
This trial is looking for adults who have experienced multiple gout flares. Participants will take ABP-745 or standard treatment to see if it helps reduce pain and swelling during an acute gout flare.
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Where the Arthritis studies are in New Mexico

Research sites running the most studies
  • Albuquerque Rehabilitation and Rheumatology, Albuquerque2 trials
  • Albuquerque Center For Rheumatology /ID# 272301, Albuquerque1 trial
  • Albuquerque Center for Rheumatology PC, Albuquerque1 trial
  • Albuquerque Clinical Trials, Inc., Albuquerque1 trial
  • Dr. Jayashree Sinha, Clovis1 trial
  • Inspire Santa Fe Medical Group, Santa Fe1 trial
By city

Counts are recruiting studies listing at least one site in New Mexico, from ClinicalTrials.gov, refreshed every two days.

Arthritis clinical trials in New Mexico: common questions

How many Arthritis clinical trials are recruiting in New Mexico?
TrialFinder currently lists 8 recruiting Arthritis clinical trials with study sites in New Mexico. Results are updated regularly from ClinicalTrials.gov, the official U.S. registry of clinical studies.
Where are Arthritis clinical trials located in New Mexico?
Sites for these Arthritis trials are spread across New Mexico. Open any trial to see its full list of participating locations and contact details.
Do I need insurance to join a Arthritis clinical trial in New Mexico?
No. Study-related care is covered by the trial sponsor at no cost to participants, including the study treatment, required lab tests and study visits. Many Arthritis trials in New Mexico also compensate participants for time and travel. Health insurance is not required to search or enroll.
How do I qualify for a Arthritis clinical trial in New Mexico?
Each study sets its own criteria based on age, Arthritis diagnosis details, prior treatments, current medications and general health. The fastest way to find out is to contact a research site directly — most will pre-screen you by phone in 10 to 15 minutes at no charge. You can also create a free TrialFinder profile to be matched automatically.
Which type of arthritis do trials enroll?
Each listing names one: rheumatoid, osteoarthritis (most often knee), psoriatic, ankylosing spondylitis or gout. Rheumatoid and knee osteoarthritis have the most recruiting trials.
Do I need to stop my arthritis medicine to join a trial?
For rheumatoid arthritis, methotrexate usually continues and a biologic is stopped after a supervised washout. Osteoarthritis trials ask that you have had no joint injection for a few months and may limit daily pain medicine.
Are there arthritis trials that do not involve medicine?
Yes. Exercise, physical therapy, weight management, braces and devices, and diet studies all recruit, mostly for knee and hip osteoarthritis.
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