Tufts Medical Center - Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials

These studies are open for enrollment and currently recruiting participants.

Studies for Osteoarthritis (OA):

Intra-articular corticosteroid injections for knee osteoarthritis (OA)

· 10 study visits over 2 years (approximately every 3 months)

· Involves X-rays, questionnaires, physical function tests, MRIs, bone density scans and urine/blood collection

· $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)

· 12 weeks of tai chi or physical therapy (study takes ~52 weeks)

· Involves X-rays, questionnaires and physical function tests

· Must be over the age of 40

· 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.

Past Studies

Studies for Osteoarthritis

Vitamin D for Knee Osteoarthritis

Tai Chi, Strength Training and Education for Knee OA

BMP-7 Growth Factor knee injection for knee osteoarthritis (OA)

Studies for Rheumatoid Arthritis

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

Studies for Fibromyalgia

Tai Chi for Fibromyalgia

Studies for Lupus

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)