Identifying the best treatments for rheumatoid arthritis

Innovative Trial Designs, Multi-omics and Advanced Computational Prediction to Transform Clinical Care in RA

NA · Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital · NCT05305066

This study is testing different advanced medications for rheumatoid arthritis to see which ones work best for patients who haven't had good results with standard treatments.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment75 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorSir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital (other)
Drugs / interventionsmethotrexate
Locations1 site (Montreal, Quebec)
Trial IDNCT05305066 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to personalize treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) by identifying the most effective drug for each patient based on their specific condition and treatment history. It focuses on patients who have not responded adequately to standard treatments and are eligible for advanced therapies. The study will evaluate the effectiveness of various biologic and targeted synthetic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (b/tsDMARDs) in improving patient outcomes. By utilizing a pragmatic approach, the research seeks to enhance treatment strategies and ultimately improve the quality of life for individuals suffering from RA.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and have not responded adequately to standard treatments.

Not a fit: Patients who have previously received biologic therapies or have contraindications to such treatments may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more effective and personalized treatment options for patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in personalizing treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, but this approach aims to refine and enhance existing strategies.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥ 18 years;
* Arthritis that fulfills the 2010 ACR/EULAR classification criteria for RA;
* Failure to standard conventional synthetic DMARDs and eligible for second-line b/tsDMARDs (Sub-study 1) or failure to at least one TNF inhibitor and eligible for third-line b/tsDMARDs (Sub-study 2).

Exclusion Criteria:

* Prior b/tsDMARDs for Sub-study 1 or prior b/tsDMARDs other than TNF inhibitors for Sub-study 2;
* Contraindication to b/tsDMARD therapy, such as active infection or untreated latent TB, current malignancy, severe organ dysfunction, history of VTE (unless anticoagulated), high risk of cardiovascular disease, pregnancy/lactation;
* Overlap with another inflammatory disease requiring specific immunosuppressive therapy, such as lupus nephritis;
* Unable to provide consent or complete forms (alone or with assistance) in English or French

Where this trial is running

Montreal, Quebec

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Pragmatic trials, Feasibility

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.