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Ralinepag for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Columbus, Ohio
This trial is testing ralinepag, a medication being developed for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). It aims to see if adding ralinepag to their usual treatments can improve their condition. The medication works by relaxing and opening up the blood vessels in the lungs, which can lower the pressure and improve blood flow.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

1000 Participants Needed

Ralinepag for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Columbus, Ohio
This trial tests ralinepag, a medication for lung disease, on patients with PAH who participated in earlier research. It aims to improve blood flow in the lungs by relaxing blood vessels and reducing pressure.
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Enrolling By Invitation
Trial Phase:Phase 3

1000 Participants Needed

Afimetoran for Lupus

Columbus, Ohio
This trial is testing a new medication called Afimetoran to help people with active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). The goal is to see if it can safely reduce symptoms by calming down the immune system. The study will also provide data on its effectiveness and safety over time.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2

268 Participants Needed

Daxdilimab for Discoid Lupus

Columbus, Ohio
This trial tests daxdilimab, an injectable medication, in patients with severe skin lupus who haven't improved with standard treatments. The drug works by calming the immune system to reduce skin symptoms.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Terminated
Trial Phase:Phase 2

72 Participants Needed

BMS-986278 for Pulmonary Fibrosis

Columbus, Ohio
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of BMS-986278 in Participants with Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:21+

1092 Participants Needed

Litifilimab for Lupus

Springboro, Ohio
This trial is testing litifilimab, a medication for people with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). It aims to see if the drug can safely reduce the immune system's attack on the body, helping to manage symptoms and prevent organ damage. Litifilimab has shown promise in reducing the number of swollen and tender joints in SLE patients.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Enrolling By Invitation
Trial Phase:Phase 3

864 Participants Needed

Belimumab for Systemic Sclerosis Interstitial Lung Disease

Cincinnati, Ohio
This study investigates the efficacy and safety of belimumab compared to placebo, in addition to standard therapy, for the treatment of participants with systemic sclerosis associated interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD). The study will evaluate the effect of belimumab treatment on lung function as well as on extra-pulmonary disease manifestations, including skin thickening and general symptoms, such as fatigue, that impact quality of life (QoL).
Prior Safety Data
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2, 3

300 Participants Needed

Inhaled Treprostinil for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Cincinnati, Ohio
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the long-term safety of LIQ861 in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

92 Participants Needed

Peresolimab for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Middleburg Heights, Ohio
This trial is testing a new medication called peresolimab to see if it is safe and effective for adults with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. The medication aims to reduce inflammation and joint damage by calming the immune system.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting

491 Participants Needed

Amlitelimab + BI 1015550 for Scleroderma

Cleveland, Ohio
The goal of this clinical trial is to test efficacy of different investigational products (IPs) compared with placebo on the change from baseline to the end of the treatment period at Week 52 in lung capacity in participants with Interstitial Lung Disease Secondary to Systemic Sclerosis.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2

400 Participants Needed

Nerandomilast for Interstitial Lung Disease

Cleveland, Ohio
Adults 18 years of age and older or above legal age with lung fibrosis related to systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease can participate in this study. People can only take part if they show no improvement in lung function after standard treatment with immunosuppressant medicine. The main purpose of this study is to find out how a medicine called nerandomilast affects the lungs in people with systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease. Participants are put into 2 groups randomly, which means by chance. One group takes nerandomilast tablets and the other group takes placebo tablets. Placebo tablets look like nerandomilast tablets but do not contain any medicine. Participants take a tablet 2 times a day for 26 weeks. Participants continue immunosuppressant treatment for their underlying rheumatic disease. Participants are in the study for about 7.5 months. During this time, they visit the study site 8 times. At study visits, participants have lung function tests. At select visits, chest imaging is performed. Participants fill in questionnaires about their symptoms and quality of life. The results between the 2 groups are compared to see whether the treatment works. The doctors also regularly check participants' health and take note of any unwanted effects.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

400 Participants Needed

Deucravacitinib for Lupus

Cleveland, Ohio
This trial is testing a new medication called deucravacitinib to see if it is safe and effective for people with moderate to severe lupus, a disease where the immune system attacks the body. The medication aims to reduce inflammation by targeting specific enzymes in the immune system.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

490 Participants Needed

Bezuclastinib for Systemic Mastocytosis

Cleveland, Ohio
This is an open-label, two-part Phase 2 study investigating CGT9486 for the treatment of patients with Advanced Systemic Mastocytosis (AdvSM), including patients with Aggressive SM (ASM), SM with Associated Hematologic Neoplasm (SM-AHN), and Mast Cell Leukemia (MCL).
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2

140 Participants Needed

Sodium Thiosulfate for Calcinosis

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The specific objective of this study is to perform a small, open-label study to assess the safety and efficacy of intralesional, subcutaneous injection of STS on calcinosis symptoms and lesion size in systemic sclerosis (SSc), mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) and dermatomyositis (DM) patients. Injection will be guided by ultrasound, lesion size assessed by ultrasound, and symptom burden by patient-reported outcome measures.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2

20 Participants Needed

Positive Airway Pressure Therapy for Overlap Syndrome

Detroit, Michigan
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) are highly prevalent chronic respiratory diseases in the Veteran population. OSA co-occurring with COPD, known as Overlap Syndrome (OVS), is a complex chronic medical condition associated with grave consequences. OVS is highly prevalent in Veterans. Veterans with OVS may be at increased risk for cognitive deficits, poor sleep quality as well as a reduced quality of life (QoL). The overall objective is to study the effects of positive airway pressure therapy on clinical outcomes in patients with OVS.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:60+

250 Participants Needed

ESK-001 for Lupus

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This trial is testing a new medication called ESK-001 to see if it can help adults with SLE, a chronic autoimmune disease. The study will check the effectiveness and safety of ESK-001 over several months.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2

388 Participants Needed

Deucravacitinib for Lupus

Detroit, Michigan
This trial is testing a new medication called deucravacitinib to see if it can help people with moderate to severe Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). The medication works by calming down the immune system and reducing inflammation. The goal is to find out if it is safe and effective for these patients.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

490 Participants Needed

Extracorporeal Photopheresis for Systemic Sclerosis

London, Ontario
This trial is testing a treatment called Extracorporeal Photopheresis for patients with a severe form of scleroderma. The treatment involves taking blood out, treating it with light and a drug, and then putting it back in. The goal is to see if this can safely reduce skin thickening and improve symptoms. Extracorporeal photopheresis (ECP) has been used for over 30 years, initially for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma and later for other diseases including scleroderma.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2

15 Participants Needed

Cenerimod for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Orland Park, Illinois
This trial is testing cenerimod, a medication aimed at reducing symptoms of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) in adults with moderate to severe symptoms. Researchers want to see if cenerimod can help when added to existing treatments. The medication works by calming the overactive immune system, which may reduce inflammation and other symptoms.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

420 Participants Needed

Genetics Navigator for Genetic Conditions

Toronto, Ontario
Genetic testing (GT) (including targeted panels, exome and genome sequencing) is increasingly being used for patient care as it improves diagnosis and health outcomes. In spite of these benefits, genetic testing is a complex and costly health service. This results in unequal access, increased wait times and inconsistencies in care. The use of e-health tools to support genetic testing delivery can result in a better patient experience and reduced distress associated with waiting for results and empower patients to receive and act on medical results. We have previously developed and tested an interactive, adaptable and patient-centred digital decision support tool (Genetics ADvISER) to be used for genetic testing decision making, and have now developed the Genetics Navigator (GN), a patient-centred e-health navigation platform for end-to-end genetic service delivery. The objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the GN in an RCT in reducing distress with patients and parents of patients being offered genetic testing. Results of this trial will be used to establish whether the GN is effective to use in practice. If effective, GN could fill a critical clinical care gap and improve health outcomes and service use by reducing counselling burden as well as overuse, underuse and misuse of services. These are concerns policy makers seek to address through the triple aims of health care1. This study represents a significant advance in personalized health by assessing the effectiveness of this novel, comprehensive e-health platform to ultimately improve genetic service delivery, accessibility, patient experiences, and patient outcomes.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased

170 Participants Needed

Why Other Patients Applied

"As a healthy volunteer, I like to participate in as many trials as I'm able to. It's a good way to help research and earn money."

IZ
Healthy Volunteer PatientAge: 38

"I've been struggling with ADHD and anxiety since I was 9 years old. I'm currently 30. I really don't like how numb the medications make me feel. And especially now, that I've lost my grandma and my aunt 8 days apart, my anxiety has been even worse. So I'm trying to find something new."

FF
ADHD PatientAge: 31

"I was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer three months ago, metastatic to my liver, and I have been receiving and responding well to chemotherapy. My blood work revealed that my tumor markers have gone from 2600 in the beginning to 173 as of now, even with the delay in treatment, they are not going up. CT Scans reveal they have been shrinking as well. However, chemo is seriously deteriorating my body. I have 4 more treatments to go in this 12 treatment cycle. I am just interested in learning about my other options, if any are available to me."

ID
Pancreatic Cancer PatientAge: 40

"My orthopedist recommended a half replacement of my right knee. I have had both hips replaced. Currently have arthritis in knee, shoulder, and thumb. I want to avoid surgery, and I'm open-minded about trying a trial before using surgery as a last resort."

HZ
Arthritis PatientAge: 78

"I changed my diet in 2020 and I’ve lost 95 pounds from my highest weight (283). I am 5’3”, female, and now 188. I still have a 33 BMI. I've been doing research on alternative approaches to continue my progress, which brought me here to consider clinical trials."

WR
Obesity PatientAge: 58

Oral Ifetroban for Scleroderma

Baltimore, Maryland
This trial is testing ifetroban, an oral medication, in patients with severe forms of systemic sclerosis. The goal is to see if it can reduce inflammation and improve blood flow, potentially helping to manage their condition better.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2

34 Participants Needed

129 Xenon MRI for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Durham, North Carolina
The overall study objectives outlined in this study are to derive 129Xe MRI pulmonary vascular biomarker signatures that differentiate common subtypes of PAH and to determine the ability of 129Xe MRI to longitudinally monitor disease progression and response to therapy in PAH, with the aid of additional assessments, such as labs, echocardiography, and six-minute walk distance (6MWD).
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2

20 Participants Needed

Belimumab for Interstitial Lung Disease

Durham, North Carolina
Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a lung condition resulting in inflammation and stiffening of the lung, often associated with connective tissue diseases (CTDs). ILD causes reduction in lung volume, shortness of breath, cough and fatigue therefore has high impact on quality of life and is also the leading cause of death in participants with these conditions. The study will assess whether treatment of CTD-ILD participants with belimumab in addition to standard therapy will result in the stabilization and/or improvement of lung function and improve symptoms associated with ILD with an acceptable safety profile.
Prior Safety Data
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

440 Participants Needed

Cenerimod for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Charlotte, North Carolina
The goal of this clinical trial is to see how well cenerimod reduces symptoms of Systemic Lupus Erythematous in adult patients with moderate to severe symptoms. The main questions it aims to answer are: * How well cenerimod works on top of the treatment already being administered. * How safe cenerimod is for adult patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. Researchers will compare one dose of cenerimod and a placebo to see how well cenerimod works when it is added to the treatment already being administered. In this research study approximately 210 participants will receive cenerimod and approximately 210 participants will receive placebo for 12 months.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

420 Participants Needed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Connective Tissue Disease clinical trials pay?

Each trial will compensate patients a different amount, but $50-100 for each visit is a fairly common range for Phase 2–4 trials (Phase 1 trials often pay substantially more). Further, most trials will cover the costs of a travel to-and-from the clinic.

How do Connective Tissue Disease clinical trials work?

After a researcher reviews your profile, they may choose to invite you in to a screening appointment, where they'll determine if you meet 100% of the eligibility requirements. If you do, you'll be sorted into one of the treatment groups, and receive your study drug. For some trials, there is a chance you'll receive a placebo. Across Connective Tissue Disease trials 30% of clinical trials have a placebo. Typically, you'll be required to check-in with the clinic every month or so. The average trial length for Connective Tissue Disease is 12 months.

How do I participate in a study as a "healthy volunteer"?

Not all studies recruit healthy volunteers: usually, Phase 1 studies do. Participating as a healthy volunteer means you will go to a research facility several times over a few days or weeks to receive a dose of either the test treatment or a "placebo," which is a harmless substance that helps researchers compare results. You will have routine tests during these visits, and you'll be compensated for your time and travel, with the number of appointments and details varying by study.

What does the "phase" of a clinical trial mean?

The phase of a trial reveals what stage the drug is in to get approval for a specific condition. Phase 1 trials are the trials to collect safety data in humans. Phase 2 trials are those where the drug has some data showing safety in humans, but where further human data is needed on drug effectiveness. Phase 3 trials are in the final step before approval. The drug already has data showing both safety and effectiveness. As a general rule, Phase 3 trials are more promising than Phase 2, and Phase 2 trials are more promising than phase 1.

Do I need to be insured to participate in a Connective Tissue Disease medical study?

Clinical trials are almost always free to participants, and so do not require insurance. The only exception here are trials focused on cancer, because only a small part of the typical treatment plan is actually experimental. For these cancer trials, participants typically need insurance to cover all the non-experimental components.

What are the newest Connective Tissue Disease clinical trials?

Most recently, we added Nerandomilast for Interstitial Lung Disease, Extracorporeal Photopheresis for Systemic Sclerosis and Sodium Thiosulfate for Calcinosis to the Power online platform.

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