View clinical trials related to Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Filter by:Although SLE and RA are correlated with genetic predisposing factors such as human leukocyte antigen (HLA) class II, both diseases and other genetic factors might have contributed to the development of dysregulated lymphocyte activation and autoimmunity. Decoy receptor 3 (DcR3)/TR6 is a secreted protein belonging to the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor family. It binds to Fas ligand (FasL), LIGHT, and TL1A that are all TNF family members. It was noted that soluble or solid phase DcR3-Fc co-stimulated proliferation, lymphokine production and cytotoxicity of mouse and human T cells upon T-cell receptor (TCR) ligation. Recently, the investigators found that the serum level of soluble DcR3 was higher in SLE patients than in healthy control subjects (unpublished data). Taken together, the investigators propose that in autoimmune diseases, such as RA and SLE, activated T cells secrete more DcR3 than non-autoimmune controls, which may, in turn, costimulate T cells further and cause dysregulated lymphocyte activation. With the aim to establish the possible correlation between DcR3 genetic polymorphisms, DcR3 expressions, and autoimmune phenotypes, the investigators offer this proposal. They plan to investigate the single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the DcR3 gene. The genetic polymorphisms on the DcR3/TR6 gene and circulating DcR3 level will be compared between RA, SLE and non-autoimmune control subjects.
This study tested the safety, tolerability and efficacy of lumiracoxib - a COX-2 inhibitor- in patients with primary knee osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis.
The purpose of this clinical research study is to learn if it is safe for rheumatoid arthritis patients to take BMS-582949 along with methotrexate.
The Study was designed to look at the safety and efficacy of abatacept in combination with etanercept.
This study was conducted to assess the safety and tolerability of Abatacept combined with Methotrexate in participants with active rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The secondary objectives were to assess efficacy, pharmacodynamic marker activity, and immunogenicity of Abatacept combined with Methotrexate.
Study to assess changes in synovial tissue before and after treatment with Abatacept in subjects with RA who remained on their background disease modifying anti-arthritis medications but who have failed previous therapy with anti-TNF (tumor necrosing factor)blocking agents.
The primary purpose of this study is to obtain long-term safety data with CZP in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Additional objectives are to assess the dose and type of Arthritis medication(s) utilized by patients, and to assess the long-term impact of CZP on physical function. Treatment will continue up to approval of a marketing application for this product.
An open ended study in which patients who completed the preceding double-blind study NCT00160602 are given Certolizumab Pegol and assessed for signs and symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis.
A 24 week study in which patients are given study medication and assessed for signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. X-rays are performed to assess the progress of joint damage during the study.
A study to compare rofecoxib versus naproxen in the treatment of Chinese patients with rheumatoid arthritis.