Search Results Within Category "Arthritis & Rheumatic Diseases"
A Phase III, Randomized, Double-blind, Parallel-group, Placebo-controlled Study to evaluate the Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Efficacy, and Safety of IV anifrolumab in Pediatric Participants 5 to < 18 Years of Age with Moderate to Severe Active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus While on Background Standard of Care Therapy (BLOSSOM)
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect various organs of the body, especially the skin, joints, blood, kidneys and central nervous system. "Chronic" means that it can last for a long time. "Autoimmune" means that there is a disorder of the immune system, which, instead of protecting the body from bacteria and viruses, attacks the one’s own tissues. We are doing this study to see if the investigational medication called anifrolumab may have an effect in treating pediatric SLE, to see how well it is tolerated or how safe it is, to measure levels of anifrolumab in the blood and learn more about the disease and associated health problems.
• 5 years to less than 18 years old
• weight at lest 15 kg (33 pounds)
• diagnosis of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
• being treated with prednisone, or antimalarial drugs
• no active or chronic TB or contact with someone who has TB
• females and males must be willing to use birth control during the study
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete inclusion & exclusion criteria
• history of suicidal ideation within the past 6 months; or any suicidal behavior within the past 12 months
• history of multiple infections requiring hospitalization and IV antibiotics over the past year
• history of cancer
• history of severe COVID-19 infection
• prior treatment with anifrolumab
At-home Ultrasound Localized Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis Study (At-home ULTRA)
The research objective is to evaluate performance of ultrasound stimulation of the spleen for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In particular, a new wearable ultrasound device has been developed for anti-inflammatory treatment by a company called SecondWave Systems. We will measure RA disease activity, biomarkers and clinical metrics for up to 24 weeks of investigational ultrasound treatment.
• active moderate to severe seropositive rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
• have at least 6 total tender and/or swollen joints
• receiving stable background treatment with a csDMARD (e.g. methotrexate) for at least 8 weeks prior to start of the study. Participants must be willing to maintain their background medication regimen throughout the 28-week study period
• may receive up to 10 mg of daily prednisone as part of treatment but must have maintained a stable dose for a minimum of 6 weeks prior to start of the study and be willing to maintain the stable dose until after the Week 24 of the study
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete Inclusion criteria
• women who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• active bacterial or viral infection
• implanted device or other solid object on the spleen side of the torso
• recent abdominal surgery
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete Exclusion criteria
CONQUER Protocol Number 001: COllaborative, National QUality and Efficacy Registry for Tracking Disease Progression in Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma) Patients (CONQUER)
The purpose of this study is to develop a cohort of patients with early scleroderma, and to collect data on clinical outcomes, radiological tests, laboratory tests and to obtain biological specimens for testing.We hope to explore medical care and the impact of SSc on patients' daily lives through various questionnaires that will be collected during study participation. By looking at all of the areas mentioned, we hope to find out information about SSc that will help treat future patients, develop new treatments, and work towards a cure.
• at least 18 years old
• have a diagnosis of systemic sclerosis
• less than 5 years from onset of first symptom attributed to systemic sclerosis
• cognitive impairment that interferes with ability to participate in the study
• unable to speak, read, and write English