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CURRENTLY RECRUITING
These studies are open for enrollment and currently recruiting participants.
Intra-articular corticosteroid injections for Knee Osteoarthritis (OA)
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10 study visits over 2 years (approximately every 3 months)
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Involves X-rays, questionnaires, physical function tests, MRIs, bone
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density scans and urine/blood collection
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$1,000 study stipend for time and travel expenses
Call 617-636-5727 or e-mail arthritisresearch@tuftsmedicalcenter.org if you are interested in participating in this study.
Tai Chi/Physical Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis (OA)
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12 weeks of tai chi or physical therapy (study takes ~52 weeks)
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Involves X-rays, questionnaires and physical function tests
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Must be over the age of 40
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Total number of participants will be 180
Call 617-636-2612 or e-mail tcpt@tuftsmedicalcenter.org if you are interested in participating in this study.
Secukinumab for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
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Novartis sponsored study investigating secukinumab, an investigational drug, for rheumatoid arthritis
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Must be 18 years of age or older
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Qualified participants will have approximately 18 visits over a one year time period. These study visits may include drug infusions, blood draws, questionnaires and urine/blood collection
Call 617-636-5727 or e-mail arthritisresearch@tuftsmedicalcenter.org if you are interested in participating in this study.
Tai Chi and Aerobic Exercise for Fibromyalgia
Call 617-636-8682 or e-mail fmex@tuftsmedicalcenter.org if you are interested in participating in this study.
Observational study of Allopurinol for Gout
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8 study visits over 6 months
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Involves questionnaires and urine/blood collection
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Recieve Allopurinol, an approved treatment for gout, at no cost to you as well as all study related visits and procedures
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Compensation for time and travel available
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You may qualify if you are already taking Allopurinol for gout
Call 617-636-5727 or e-mail arthritisresearch@tuftsmedicalcenter.org if you are interested in participating in this study.
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Past Studies
Vitamin D for Knee Osteoarthritis
Tai Chi, Strength Training and Education for Knee OA
Myeloma Receptor Antibody (MRA) Trial for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rituximab Retreatment Trial for Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis who have failed treatment with TNF inhibitors (etanercept, infliximab, adalimumab)
Rituximab Trial for Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis who are Methotrexate Naïve
Tai Chi for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Tai Chi for Fibromyalgia
Rituximab Trial for Patients with Moderate to Severe Lupus (excluding active kidney disease)
Rituximab Trial for Patients with Class III/IV Lupus Nephritis
Open-Label Trials of LymphoStat-B™ Antibody (Monoclonal Anti-BLyS Antibody) in Subjects with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
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