Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases
Clinical research in rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and axial spondyloarthritis includes treatment strategies for patients in low disease activity or remission, with attention to maintaining control while adjusting JAK inhibitors.
- Disease activity-guided treatment adjustment
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Axial spondyloarthritis
These studies reflect interest in long-term management of chronic inflammatory joint disease and treatment optimisation in routine care.
Osteoarthritis and Joint Pain
Research activity covers hand osteoarthritis as well as knee and hip osteoarthritis, with a focus on pain relief, symptom control, and delaying the need for joint replacement.
- Hand osteoarthritis
- Knee osteoarthritis
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Joint replacement prevention
Trial topics include analgesic treatment, anti-inflammatory therapy, and outcomes related to functional deterioration in degenerative joint disease.
Gout and Remission-Based Care
Studies in gout examine remission-oriented treatment approaches, including sustained symptom control, flare prevention, and the achievement of clinical remission criteria over extended follow-up.
- Gout remission
- Flare prevention
- Tophi control
- Treat-to-target strategy
The research also includes comparisons of structured care pathways and their effects on disease control and patient outcomes in chronic crystal arthritis.
Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Research in polymyalgia rheumatica addresses both newly diagnosed and relapsing disease, with interest in reducing reliance on glucocorticoids and improving inflammatory symptom control.
- Relapsing polymyalgia rheumatica
- Newly diagnosed polymyalgia rheumatica
- Glucocorticoid-sparing treatment
- Inflammatory pain and stiffness
These trials focus on therapeutic options for a condition marked by pain, stiffness, and prolonged need for anti-inflammatory management.
