FlexCAre: Flexible Care Delivery Model for Arthritis
FlexCAre: Flexible Care Delivery Model for Arthritis Overview The goal of this study is to find out what is important to you when it comes to follow-up and continued care delivery of your inflammatory rheumatic disease. The information we collect will help inform a team of scientists, clinicians, patients, community and supporting partners who are […]
Investigating the Mechanisms of Intramuscular Collagen Accumulation in Individuals with Knee Osteoarthritis
Investigating the Mechanisms of Intramuscular Collagen Accumulation in Individuals with Knee Osteoarthritis Start and end date: Current – February 25, 2026 Overview Individuals with knee osteoarthritis (OA) have been shown to exhibit higher levels of intramuscular collagen compared to those without osteoarthritis. Increased intramuscular collagen has been associated with compromised muscle health, reduced strength, and […]
La parentalité avec de l’arthrite: comprendre comment la santé mentale est affectée et identifier des besoins de support
La parentalité avec de l’arthrite: comprendre comment la santé mentale est affectée et identifier des besoins de support. Start and end date: 2025-2026 Résumé de la Recherche Les personnes atteintes d’arthrite auto-immune font face à des défis supplémentaires en tant que nouveaux parents, ce qui peut avoir un impact négatif sur leur santé mentale. Notre […]
Early Parenthood with Arthritis: Understanding How Mental Health is Affected and Identifying Support Needs
Early Parenthood with Arthritis: Understanding How Mental Health is Affected and Identifying Support Needs Start and end date: 2025-2026 Overview People living with autoimmune arthritis face added challenges as new parents that can negatively impact their mental health. Our study aims to better understand the mental health of parents with autoimmune rheumatic diseases and to […]
Central Nervous System Pain Mechanism and Excitability Changes in Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis
Central Nervous System Pain Mechanism and Excitability Changes in Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis Start and end date: Jul 2024- Jul 2029 Overview Osteoarthritis is the degeneration of joint cartilage and the underlying bone, which may or may not cause pain and/or other symptoms. Increasing evidence suggests that symptomatic knee osteoarthritis involves changes in how the nervous […]
SIRIUS-LN: a Phase III Clinical Trial for a New Biologic in Lupus Nephritis
SIRIUS-LN: a Phase III Clinical Trial for a New Biologic in Lupus Nephritis Start and end date: Jul 2024- Jul 2029 Overview This study aims to look at how well ianalumab works in participants with renal manifestations in systemic lupus erythematosus, also called lupus nephritis (LN). To see if ianalumab can help to treat lupus nephritis […]
SIRIUS-SLE 1: a Phase III Clinical Trial for a New Biologic in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Current Research Completed Research Participate in Research SIRIUS-SLE 1: a Phase III Clinical Trial for a New Biologic in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Start and end date: Jul 2024- Jul 2029 Overview This study aims to look at how well ianalumab works in participants with systemic lupus erythematosus. To see if ianalumab can help to treat […]
INTACT: RetINal Toxicity And HydroxyChloroquine Therapy Study
INTACT: RetINal Toxicity And HydroxyChloroquine Therapy Study Start and end date: January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2023 Overview The INTACT study aims to define the risk of retinal toxicity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus who have been using hydroxychloroquine (also known as Plaquenil) for five or more years. This risk […]
The SOAR (Stop OsteoARthritis) Clinical Trial
The SOAR (Stop OsteoARthritis) Clinical Trial Overview Many young Canadians who hurt their knees playing sports are at risk of developing osteoarthritis (OA) at a young age. Osteoarthritis can cause pain and disability, making it hard to work, take care of family, and enjoy life. The Stop OsteoARthritis (SOAR) program offers a new way to […]