Recruiting Rheumatoid Arthritis Studies in Durham
Assessment of Biomarker-Guided CNI Substitution In Kidney Transplantation
800 adult first time kidney transplant recipients will be enrolled in the Observational Study and followed to evaluate their Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA)-DR/DQ molecular mismatch (mMM) score as a ris...
Optimizing Pain Treatment in Children On Mechanical Ventilation
In this clinical trial, investigators want to learn more about using non-opioid pain medications for children with acute respiratory failure. Right now, doctors give these children opioids to help wit...
A Study to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of Bomedemstat (MK-3543-017)
The primary purpose of the study is to transition participants into an extension study to collect long-term safety and efficacy data. The study will include participants who are safely tolerating bome...
Tocilizumab in Lung Transplantation
This is a trial in which 350 primary lung transplant recipients will be randomized (1:1) to receive either Tocilizumab (six doses over 20 weeks) plus standard triple maintenance immunosuppression or p...
Expanding Liver Transplant Immunosuppression Minimization Via Everolimus
This is a study to determine the safety, efficacy, and tolerability of taking away the anti-rejection medicine, tacrolimus, in liver transplant recipients in conjunction with everolimus monotherapy to...
The Safety and Efficacy of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT) for the Prevention of Graft-versus-host Disease (GVHD) in Patients Receiving Hematopoietic Cell Transplant
This study is a phase 2 / 3 prospective, double-blind, randomized, multicenter, placebo-controlled study for prevention of acute GVHD (aGVHD) in participants undergoing an unrelated (matched or single...
Belumosudil to Block Chronic Lung Allograft Dysfunction (CLAD) in High Risk Lung Transplant Recipients
The purpose of this study is to see if taking the study drug, Belumosudil, for 52 weeks in addition to your usual care and medication, will prevent Chronic Lung Allograft Dysfunction (CLAD) in partici...
Hyperbaric Oxygen Brain Injury Treatment Trial
The purpose of this innovative adaptive phase II trial design is to determine the optimal combination of hyperbaric oxygen treatment parameters that is most likely to demonstrate improvement in the ou...
A Study to Learn About the Study Medicine Called Rimegepant in Adolescents With Frequent Migraine
The purpose of this study is to learn about the effect of a study medicine called rimegepant in adolescents who have frequent migraine attacks. Rimegepant is a tablet that dissolves when you put it o...
Comparing The Safety And Efficacy Of DEFENCATH® In Reducing Central-Line Bloodstream Infections (CLABSIs) In Adults Receiving Total Parenteral Nutrition Through A Central Venous Catheter (CVC)
This is a Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, controlled, adaptive, 2-arm, multicenter study to demonstrate the efficacy and safety of DefenCath in adult participants receiving home Total Parenteral Nu...
A Study to Evaluate Del-brax (Also Referred to as AOC 1020) in Participants With FSHD
A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Intravenous AOC 1020 for the Treatment of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)...
Optimization of Beta-lactam Dosing in Critically Ill Patients With Cystatin C (OPTIMIZE-GNI)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the abilities of Cystatin C (CysC) and CysC-based estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) equations to characterize the pharmacokinetics (PK) profiles of m...
A Phase III Study to Investigate Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Iptacopan Compared With Placebo in Participants Aged 18 to 75 Years With gMG.
The study is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter, Phase III study, to evaluate efficacy, safety and tolerability of iptacopan in patients with AChR+ gMG who are on stable SOC t...
A Study to Evaluate Tovorafenib in Pediatric and Young Adult Participants With Relapsed or Progressive Low-Grade Glioma and Advance Solid Tumors
This is a Phase 2, multi center, open-label study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Type II RAF (tovorafenib) in pediatric participants with low-grade glioma or advanced solid tumors. Qualifying ...
A Study to Assess Efficacy and Safety of Efgartigimod PH20 SC in Adults With Ocular Myasthenia Gravis
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of efgartigimod PH20 SC given by a pre-filled syringe in adult patients with ocular myasthenia gravis. The study consists of a part A (...
PEP-CMV Vaccine Targeting CMV Antigen to Treat Newly Diagnosed Pediatric HGG and DIPG and Recurrent Medulloblastoma
This study will address the question of whether targeting CMV antigens with PEP-CMV can serve as a novel immunotherapeutic approach in pediatric patients with newly-diagnosed high-grade glioma (HGG) o...
Novel Intervention for Chronic Complex TBI in OEF/OIF/OND Veterans
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare pregnenolone and placebo (a placebo is a look-alike substance that contains no active drug) in Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operatio...
Study of Ribociclib and Everolimus in HGG and DIPG
The goal of this study is to determine the efficacy of the study drugs ribociclib and everolimus to treat pediatric and young adult patients newly diagnosed with a high-grade glioma (HGG), including D...
Treatment of Antibody-Mediated Rejection (ABMR) With CarBel
The purpose of this study is to see: 1. If using these two drugs (carfilzomib and belatacept) together is safe 2. If the use of these two study drugs in addition to the usual immunosuppression for ki...
ExCrossV Multi Site Trial for Vascularized High Risk Keratoplasty
The main objective of this study is to determine the safety of Ex Vivo Cross Linking (CXL) of donor corneal tissue in participants who have undergone high-risk penetrating keratoplasty....
A Study of Vibegron in Pediatric Participants 2 Years to Less Than (<) 18 Years of Age With NDO and on CIC
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, efficacy, and PK of vibegron in pediatric participants with NDO who are regularly using CIC...
A Study of TAK-755 in Participants With Congenital Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (or TTP for short) is a condition where blood clots form in small blood vessels throughout the body. The clots can limit or block the flow of oxygen-rich blood to t...
Ferritin and Iron Burden in SAH sIRB
Ruptured cerebral aneurysms lead to subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH),that has a high morbidity and mortality rate, the severity of which is predicted by the "Hunt-Hess grade" (HHG). SAH leads to iron (F...
Study to Assess SLN124 in Patients With Polycythemia Vera
This is a Phase 1/2, multicenter study with an open-label dose escalation followed by a randomized placebo controlled and double-blind phase of SLN124 in adult patients with Polycythemia Vera (PV) to ...
ACT001 for the Treatment of Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Gliomas and H3K27-altered High Grade Gliomas
This is a Phase II open-label study to investigate the safety and efficacy of ACT001 in patients with DIPG and H3K27-altered HGG....
Study of Olutasidenib and Temozolomide in HGG
The goal of this study is to determine the efficacy of the study drug olutasidenib to treat newly diagnosed pediatric and young adult patients with a high-grade glioma (HGG) harboring an IDH1 mutation...
Randomized Phase IIB Trial of Oral Azacytidine Plus Romidepsin Versus Investigator's Choice in PTCL
The purpose of this study is to find out whether the combination treatment of romidepsin and oral azacytidine is safe and effective in patients with Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma (PTCL). This study will ...
A Study of mRNA-3745 in Adult and Pediatric Participants With Glycogen Storage Disease Type 1a (GSD1a)
The main goal of this trial is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of mRNA-3745 via intravenous (IV) administration in adult and pediatric participants with GSD1a....
ACTEMRA® for the Treatment of Pediatric Adamantinomatous Craniopharyngioma
ACTEMRA (tocilizumab) is an IL-6 receptor antagonist used for the treatment of adult Rheumatoid Arthritis as well as Polyarticular (PJIA) and Systemic (SJIA) Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. In this Pha...
A Study of TAK-755 (rADAMTS13) With Little to No Plasma Exchange (PEX) Treatment in Adults With Immune-mediated Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (iTTP)
This is a study of TAK-755 in adults with immune-mediated thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (iTTP). The main aim of this study is to determine the percentage of participants with a clinical (Part 1)...
A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of Efgartigimod PH20 SC Given by Prefilled Syringe in Kidney Transplant Recipients With Antibody-Mediated Rejection (AMR)
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of efgartigimod PH20 SC given by a prefilled syringe in participants with Antibody-Mediated Rejection (AMR) after kidney t...
NT-101 Topical Ophthalmic Solution in Patients With Wet AMD
Phase 1/2 Trial NT-101 Topical Ophthalmic Solution in Patients with Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)...
Phase 2 Ascending Dose Safety and Efficacy Study of RVP-001, a Manganese-based MRI Contrast Agent
This Phase 2 clinical trial will study RVP-001, a new manganese-based MRI contrast agent, in people who are known to have gadolinium-enhancing central nervous system (CNS) lesions, for example brain t...
SPEARHEAD-3 Pediatric Study
This is a pediatric basket study to investigate the safety and efficacy of afamitresgene autoleucel in HLA-A\*02 eligible and MAGE-A4 positive subjects aged 2-17 years of age with advanced cancers....
About Rheumatoid Arthritis Clinical Trials in Durham
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting approximately 1.3 million Americans, where the immune system mistakenly attacks joint linings, causing painful swelling, bone erosion, and joint deformity. Early diagnosis and treatment are critical to prevent irreversible damage. Current standard treatments include methotrexate and other DMARDs, TNF inhibitors (etanercept, infliximab), IL-6 inhibitors (tocilizumab), T-cell costimulation modulators (abatacept), and JAK inhibitors (tofacitinib, baricitinib). Clinical trials are now exploring next-generation targeted therapies, dual-pathway inhibitors, and treatment strategies aimed at achieving sustained remission rather than just symptom control. Patients with inadequate response to conventional DMARDs or biologics are commonly eligible for enrollment.
There are currently 34 rheumatoid arthritis clinical trials recruiting participants in Durham, NC. These studies are seeking a combined 5,654 participants. Research is being sponsored by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Weill Medical College of Cornell University, Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC and 21 other organizations. Clinical trial participation is free and participants receive study-related medical care at no cost.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Clinical Trials in Durham — FAQ
Are there rheumatoid arthritis clinical trials in Durham?
Yes, there are 34 rheumatoid arthritis clinical trials currently recruiting in Durham, NC. Browse the studies on this page to find one that fits.
How do I join a clinical trial in Durham?
Browse the studies listed above, click one that interests you, and complete the free eligibility form. A study coordinator at the Durham research site will contact you about next steps.
Are clinical trials in Durham free?
Yes, clinical trial participation is always free. Study-related treatment, medical tests, and doctor visits are provided at no cost. Many Durham studies also compensate for your time and travel.
What rheumatoid arthritis treatments are being tested?
The 34 active trials in Durham are testing new therapies including novel drugs, biologics, and treatment approaches for rheumatoid arthritis.
Data updated March 2, 2026 from ClinicalTrials.gov