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Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) clinical trials
Every US clinical trial registered for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) — phase mix, recruiting status, and the sponsors running them, straight from the NIH ClinicalTrials.gov registry.
13 US clinical trials · 7 currently recruiting
The research picture
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) has 13 registered US clinical trials, 7 of them open to new participants right now — about 54% of the total.
- 7
- recruiting participants now
- 54%
- of trials open to enrollment
- 1
- in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
- 1
- top sponsor: Antares Pharma
Counts reflect the public ClinicalTrials.gov registry as last mirrored by PlainTrial. Status and phase are reported by each study's sponsor. This is reference information, not medical advice.
Active & Recent Trials
Dose Response of Exercise for Arthritis Management
University of South Carolina
NCT06880653
A Dose Response Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Oral AP1189 Administered in Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drug (DMARD) naïve Participants Participants With Early Rheumatoid Arthritis
SynAct Pharma Aps
NCT06671054
A Study of LY4213663 in Healthy Participants and Participants With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Eli Lilly and Company
NCT07258849
A Long-Term Follow-Up Study for Participants Previously Treated With KYV-101
Kyverna Therapeutics
NCT07403188
At-home Ultrasound Localized Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis Study [At-home ULTRA Study]
SecondWave Systems
NCT07163221
Probiotics in Adults With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Ancilia Biosciences
NCT07304505
A Long-Term Follow-Up Observational Study to Evaluate Safety in Subjects Who Have Received a Gene-Modified Regulatory T Cell (Treg) Therapeutic
Sonoma Biotherapeutics
NCT07123038
The Effect of Guided Care With Vectra Compared to Treatment as Usual in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sequenom
NCT03631225
A Trial of Academic Detailing to Promote Prescribing of Biosimilars
Brigham and Women's Hospital
NCT07221890
Food Trial to Evaluate the Kinetics of the Medical Foods SBD111 and SBD121 Persistence in Healthy Adults
Solarea Bio
NCT06614166
Phase IIIB Subcutaneous Abatacept Monotherapy Study
Bristol-Myers Squibb
NCT00547521
Comparison of Methotrexate (MTX) and the VIBEX™ MTX Device
Antares Pharma
NCT01618968
A Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Efficacy of ABBV-3373 in Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
AbbVie
NCT03823391
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 1 |
| Phase 2 | 3 |
| Phase 3 | 1 |
Top Sponsors
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.
Reading the Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Trial Landscape
ClinicalTrials.gov lists 13 US studies indexed under Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and 7 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 54% of the total volume on the registry. That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.
The phase distribution for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) shows 1 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 4 earlier-phase entries (Phase 1 through Phase 2). Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.
Top sponsor activity for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is led by Antares Pharma with 1 indexed trial, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 13 of the most relevant recent and active entries, ordered with recruiting studies first so practical options are visible. All figures are derived from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset maintained by the National Library of Medicine and are reproduced here for reference. Inclusion of a trial, sponsor, or intervention on this page is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation — eligibility, protocol changes, and site-level status can shift frequently, so always verify current details on ClinicalTrials.gov and consult a qualified healthcare provider before acting on anything you see here.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clinical trials are there for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?
PlainTrial tracks 13 US clinical trials for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), of which 7 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
How do I find a recruiting trial for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?
Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.
Is this data current?
Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and reflects our most recent data pull. Trial status may have changed since then. Always verify current information at ClinicalTrials.gov before making decisions about participation.
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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2026 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.