Arthritis Trials / Trials in Rhode Island
4 Recruiting Trials

Clinical Trials
for Arthritis in Rhode Island

4 clinical trials for Arthritis are currently recruiting participants at study sites in Rhode Island. Study-related care is provided at no cost.

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Arthritis clinical trials in Rhode Island: 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 Rhode Island, recruiting arthritis studies are concentrated in Providence and Wakefield. 1 of the 4 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 4 of 4 recruiting Arthritis trials in Rhode Island

FX Shoulder Prospective Clinical Study
N/A Wakefield, Rhode Island +3 sites NCT06078865
This trial is looking for people who need a shoulder replacement using an FX shoulder device. Participants will have the surgery and be monitored for their recovery.
Recruiting
Injection of Botulinum Toxin for Thumb Carpometacarpal Arthritis
PHASE3 Providence, Rhode Island NCT05990881
This trial is looking for adults with thumb joint pain or arthritis to test an injection treatment. Participants will receive an injection of botulinum toxin to see if it helps with their pain.
Recruiting
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.
Recruiting
Assessing Symptom and Mood Dynamics in Pain Using the Smartphone Application SOMA
N/A Providence, Rhode Island NCT05754190
This trial is looking for people with current acute or chronic pain, as well as healthy individuals. Participants will use a smartphone app to report daily pain and mood for four months.
Recruiting
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Where the Arthritis studies are in Rhode Island

Research sites running the most studies
  • 235 Plain Street, Providence1 trial
  • Brown University, Providence1 trial
  • Hasbro Children's Hospital, Providence1 trial
  • Orthopedics Rhode Island, Wakefield1 trial
By city

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

Arthritis clinical trials in Rhode Island: common questions

How many Arthritis clinical trials are recruiting in Rhode Island?
TrialFinder currently lists 4 recruiting Arthritis clinical trials with study sites in Rhode Island. Results are updated regularly from ClinicalTrials.gov, the official U.S. registry of clinical studies.
Where are Arthritis clinical trials located in Rhode Island?
Study sites for the Arthritis trials listed on this page include Wakefield, Providence. Each trial page lists every participating site with contact details, so you can find the location closest to you.
Do I need insurance to join a Arthritis clinical trial in Rhode Island?
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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island?
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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