Medisch Spectrum Twente

Rheumatoid arthritis

Clinical research in rheumatoid arthritis is a central focus, with attention to early treatment strategies and control of inflammatory joint disease in newly diagnosed patients.

  • Early disease management
  • Inflammatory arthritis
  • Disease activity remission

Interest is directed toward treatment approaches used alongside methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine in routine rheumatology care.

JAK inhibitor therapy

The sponsor’s research includes JAK inhibitor use in the bridging period of rheumatoid arthritis treatment, with focus on symptom control during treatment initiation.

  • Filgotinib
  • Bridging therapy
  • Inflammatory pathway modulation

This area reflects interest in targeted anti-inflammatory treatment options within rheumatology.

Corticosteroid-based treatment

Comparative research also covers corticosteroid use as a bridging strategy in rheumatoid arthritis, supporting evaluation of conventional anti-inflammatory care.

  • Triamcinolone
  • Anti-inflammatory bridging
  • Conventional therapy

These studies are aligned with clinical decision-making in patients starting csDMARD treatment.

Pragmatic rheumatology care

The research profile includes pragmatic clinical investigation in a hospital-based setting, with emphasis on treatment choices relevant to everyday rheumatology practice.

  • Newly diagnosed patients
  • Routine care settings
  • Treatment initiation

Work in this area is centered on practical management of autoimmune joint disease within specialist hospital care.

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Matched clinical trials

  • Study on Filgotinib and Triamcinolone for Newly Diagnosed Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients

    Not yet recruiting

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    Investigated diseases:
    The Netherlands