Arthritis Trials / Trials in Utah
18 Recruiting Trials

Clinical Trials
for Arthritis in Utah

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

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Arthritis clinical trials in Utah: 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 Utah, recruiting arthritis studies are concentrated in Salt Lake City, Murray, South Jordan and West Valley City. 11 of the 18 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 18 of 18 recruiting Arthritis trials in Utah

A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safey of PTP-001 (MOTYS™) in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients (MOTION-P)
PHASE3 Birmingham, Alabama +4 sites NCT07219771
This trial is looking for men and women aged 40 to 80 who have knee pain from a condition called osteoarthritis and have had symptoms for at least six months. They need to be able to walk without help, and if they have extra fluid in their knee, that would need to be removed first. If you have severe obesity or pain in your other knee, this might not be the right study for you.
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Efficacy and Safety of Eloralintide (LY3841136) in Participants With Osteoarthritis Knee Pain and Obesity or Overweight
PHASE3 Mobile, Alabama +4 sites NCT07353931
This trial is looking for adults who are at least 50 years old and have knee pain from osteoarthritis, as well as being overweight or obese. It’s important that they haven't had a recent heart issue or surgery for weight loss, and they shouldn’t have diabetes. Participants also need to have tried losing weight through diet without success.
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Phase III Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of SL1002 for Osteoarthritis Knee Pain
PHASE3 Roseville, California +4 sites NCT07226258
This trial is looking for adults with chronic knee pain due to osteoarthritis. Participants will receive a single dose of SL1002 to evaluate its effects.
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The Beat Pain Better Trial
PHASE3 Salt Lake City, Utah +2 sites NCT06932887
This trial is looking for people aged 45 and older who have osteoarthritis. Participants will receive texts to help them join a physical activity program to improve their condition.
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Study to Evaluate the Pharmacokinetics (PK), Safety and Tolerability up to 6 Years of Intravenous (i.v.) Secukinumab in Pediatric Participants With Juvenile Psoriatic Arthritis (JPsA).
PHASE1 Loma Linda, California +4 sites NCT06751238
This trial is looking for children aged 2 to 17 with juvenile psoriatic arthritis (JPsA) who are having trouble with current treatments. Participants will receive multiple doses of a medication called secukinumab to see how well it works and if it is safe.
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Guselkumab vs Golimumab in PsA TNF Inadequate Responder Patients
PHASE3 Loxahatchee Groves, Florida +4 sites NCT05669833
This trial is looking for people with psoriatic arthritis who haven't had enough improvement from their current treatment. Participants will switch to one of the two medications being studied to see which works better.
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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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Platelet Rich Plasma for Musculoskeletal Conditions
NA Salt Lake City, Utah NCT07231471
This trial is looking for adults with specific joint problems who have not found relief from other treatments. Participants will receive a platelet rich plasma injection and will be followed for one year to see how their pain and function improve.
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Perform Humeral System Study
N/A Lexington, Kentucky +4 sites NCT05067543
This trial is looking for adults with specific shoulder conditions who are considering shoulder surgery. Participants will help gather information about the safety and effectiveness of a particular device used in surgery.
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Innovations in Genicular Outcomes Registry
N/A Phoenix, Arizona +4 sites NCT05495334
This trial is looking for patients who have knee osteoarthritis and are planning to receive treatments for their pain, such as injections or surgery. Participants will provide information about their experiences and treatments through an app.
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A Long-term Extension (LTE) Study of Guselkumab in Pediatric Participants
PHASE3 Atlanta, Georgia +4 sites NCT06663332
This trial is looking for children and adolescents with certain types of arthritis or inflammatory bowel disease who have benefited from an earlier treatment with guselkumab. Participants will continue receiving this medication to evaluate its long-term safety.
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Phase 3 Pivotal Trial Comparing CARTISTEM® and Surgical Comparator for Knee Cartilage Lesions and Osteoarthritis
PHASE3 Birmingham, Alabama +4 sites NCT07339111
This trial is looking for adults with knee cartilage defects and osteoarthritis. Participants will receive either CARTISTEM®, a stem cell treatment, or a surgical procedure to improve knee function and reduce pain.
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Study of Dapansutrile Tablets in Subjects With an Acute Gout Flare
PHASE2 Birmingham, Alabama +4 sites NCT05658575
This trial is looking for adults with an acute gout flare. Participants will take dapansutrile tablets and help researchers learn about its effects on gout symptoms.
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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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Pharmacist-Led Treat-to-Target Urate Lowering Therapy in Patients With Gout
NA Salt Lake City, Utah +4 sites NCT06887452
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Pain Relief After Trapeziectomy: Ibuprofen & Acetaminophen Versus Oxycodone
PHASE2 Salt Lake City, Utah +1 sites NCT04676802
This trial is looking for patients who need surgery for thumb osteoarthritis. Participants will compare two types of pain relief medications after their surgery.
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Testing an Immunotherapy Anti-cancer Drug, Nivolumab, for Advanced Cancers in Patients With Autoimmune Disorders, AIM-NIVO
PHASE1 Birmingham, Alabama +4 sites NCT03816345
This trial is looking for adults with advanced cancers who also have autoimmune disorders. Participants will receive treatments that may include the drug nivolumab and possibly others to see how well they work together.
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Zimmer Biomet Shoulder Arthroplasty PMCF
NA Irvine, California +4 sites NCT04984291
This trial is looking for people who need shoulder replacement surgery due to pain or other shoulder problems. Participants will be monitored for safety and effectiveness of the Zimmer Biomet Shoulder Arthroplasty Systems after the surgery.
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See all 18 Arthritis trials in Utah

Where the Arthritis studies are in Utah

Research sites running the most studies
  • University of Utah, Salt Lake City6 trials
  • AMR Clinical, South Jordan1 trial
  • Association for Utah Community Health, Salt Lake City1 trial
  • Huntsman Cancer Institute/University of Utah, Salt Lake City1 trial
  • Intermountain Health, Murray1 trial
  • JBR Clinical Research, Salt Lake City1 trial
By city

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

Arthritis clinical trials in Utah: common questions

How many Arthritis clinical trials are recruiting in Utah?
TrialFinder currently lists 18 recruiting Arthritis clinical trials with study sites in Utah. Results are updated regularly from ClinicalTrials.gov, the official U.S. registry of clinical studies.
Where are Arthritis clinical trials located in Utah?
Study sites for the Arthritis trials listed on this page include Salt Lake City. 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 Utah?
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 Utah 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 Utah?
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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