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3 Recruiting Trials

Clinical Trials
for Arthritis in North Dakota

3 clinical trials for Arthritis are currently recruiting participants at study sites in North Dakota. Study-related care is provided at no cost.

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Arthritis clinical trials in North Dakota: 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 North Dakota, recruiting arthritis studies are concentrated in Fargo. 2 of the 3 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 3 of 3 recruiting Arthritis trials in North Dakota

A Chronic Pain Master Protocol (CPMP): A Study of LY4065967 in Participants With Osteoarthritis Pain
PHASE2 Birmingham, Alabama +4 sites NCT07641517
This trial is looking for people with knee pain from osteoarthritis to test a new treatment. Participants will need to meet specific health criteria to join the study.
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A Master Protocol Study (LY900028) of Multiple Intervention-Specific-Appendices (ISAs) in Participants With Chronic Pain
PHASE2 Birmingham, Alabama +4 sites NCT05986292
This trial is looking for people with chronic pain from conditions like osteoarthritis or diabetic neuropathic pain. Participants will undergo treatments while being monitored for their pain levels.
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Observational Study of Pediatric Rheumatic Diseases: The CARRA Registry
N/A Birmingham, Alabama +4 sites NCT02418442
This trial is looking for children and teenagers with rheumatic joint diseases. If you join, you will help researchers gather important information about treatments used for these conditions.
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Where the Arthritis studies are in North Dakota

Research sites running the most studies
  • Lillestol Research, Fargo2 trials
  • Sanford Health, Fargo1 trial
By city

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

Arthritis clinical trials in North Dakota: common questions

How many Arthritis clinical trials are recruiting in North Dakota?
TrialFinder currently lists 3 recruiting Arthritis clinical trials with study sites in North Dakota. Results are updated regularly from ClinicalTrials.gov, the official U.S. registry of clinical studies.
Where are Arthritis clinical trials located in North Dakota?
Sites for these Arthritis trials are spread across North Dakota. 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 North Dakota?
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 North Dakota 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 North Dakota?
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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Arthritis trials test biologics, JAK inhibitors, stem-cell therapies, and pain-management protocols for rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and psoriatic arthritis.

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