Rheumatoid Arthritis
Clinical trials recruiting in Australia for Rheumatoid Arthritis, as the public registries list them.
Also called: RA; Arthritis, rheumatoid
At a glance
24 trials recruiting in Australia
5 states or territories with a listed site
1 started recruiting in the last 30 days
426 trials recruiting overseas
15 October 2026 date last checked
Where the trials are
Listed sites in each state and territory. Choose one to show only the trials with a site there, and choose it again to show them all.
2 listed sites on this page do not say which state they are in, so the counts above are lower than the real number of sites in some states. The trials themselves are all listed below.
Trials for Rheumatoid Arthritis
24 of 24 trials shown.
This Australian count is likely to be on the low side. It counts the trials this site files under this condition; the registry’s own search is broader and also returns closely related conditions, some of which have their own page here. If you are searching widely, check the registry as well — every trial below links to its own record.
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Recruiting Phase 3
Phase 3 study for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis
WhereNo Australian site on this record is listed as recruiting right now, even though the trial itself is open. Check with the site or the official record before travelling.
- Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne (VIC) — Not yet recruiting
- Perth Children's Hospital, Perth (WA) — Not yet recruiting
- The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead (NSW) — Active not recruiting
Who can join Age 1 Year to 18 Years. Sex Anyone, regardless of sex. Healthy volunteers Not accepted.Sponsor Eli Lilly and CompanyTimelineStarted 5 April 2019 Today 16 October 2026 Estimated completion 1 July 2031NCT03773965 · Checked 14 October 2026
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Recruiting Phase 3
Phase 3 study for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis
WhereNo Australian site on this record is listed as recruiting right now, even though the trial itself is open. Check with the site or the official record before travelling.
- Monash Health - Monash Medical Centre - Clayton /ID# 251691, Clayton (VIC) — Completed
- Royal Children's Hospital /ID# 251663, Parkville (VIC) — Completed
Who can join Age 1 Year to 17 Years. Sex Anyone, regardless of sex. Healthy volunteers Not accepted.Sponsor AbbVieTimelineStarted 2 October 2023 Today 16 October 2026 Estimated completion 1 June 2029NCT05609630 · Checked 11 October 2026
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Recruiting Not a phased study
Study for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Where- St John of God Subiaco Hospital, Subiaco (WA) — Recruiting
Who can join Age 18 Years and over. Sex Anyone, regardless of sex. Healthy volunteers Not accepted.Sponsor Stryker Australia Pty Ltd.TimelineStarted 22 February 2024 Today 16 October 2026 Estimated completion 1 March 2028NCT06108934 · Checked 11 October 2026
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Recruiting Phase 2
Phase 2 study for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Where- Linear Clinical Research Limited, Perth (WA) — Recruiting
Who can join Age 18 Years to 75 Years. Sex Anyone, regardless of sex. Healthy volunteers Not accepted.Sponsor AmgenTimelineStarted 16 July 2025 Today 16 October 2026 Estimated completion 6 August 2028NCT06570798 · Checked 12 October 2026
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Recruiting Phase 1
Phase 1 study for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Where- Investigational Site Number : 001-201, Melbourne (VIC) — Recruiting
Who can join Age 18 Years to 75 Years. Sex Anyone, regardless of sex. Healthy volunteers Not accepted.Sponsor SanofiTimelineStarted 27 March 2025 Today 16 October 2026 Estimated completion 25 June 2029NCT06647069 · Checked 11 October 2026
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Recruiting Phase 2
Phase 2 study for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Where- Nkarta Investigational Site, Melbourne (VIC) — Recruiting
Who can join Age 18 Years to 75 Years. Sex Anyone, regardless of sex. Healthy volunteers Not accepted.Sponsor Nkarta, Inc.TimelineStarted 4 November 2024 Today 16 October 2026 Estimated completion 1 October 2028NCT06733935 · Checked 11 October 2026
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Recruiting Phase 3
Phase 3 study for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Where- The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville South (SA) — Recruiting
Who can join Age 18 Years and over. Sex Anyone, regardless of sex. Healthy volunteers Not accepted.Sponsor AmgenTimelineStarted 25 February 2025 Today 16 October 2026 Estimated completion 11 December 2029NCT06747949 · Checked 11 October 2026
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Recruiting Phase 1
Phase 1 study for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Where- Nucleus Network Brisbane, Herston (QLD) — Completed
- Veritus Research, Bayswater (VIC) — Recruiting
- Linear Clinical Research, Nedlands (WA) — Recruiting
Who can join Age 18 Years to 65 Years. Sex Anyone, regardless of sex. Healthy volunteers Accepted.Sponsor Capstan TherapeuticsTimelineStarted 9 April 2025 Today 16 October 2026 Estimated completion 1 November 2027NCT06917742 · Checked 11 October 2026
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Recruiting Not a phased study
Study for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Where- Bionics Institute, Fitzroy (VIC) — Recruiting
- St Vincent's Hospital, Department of Rheumatology, Fitzroy (VIC) — Recruiting
- Austin Health, Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital, Ivanhoe (VIC) — Recruiting
Who can join Age 18 Years to 75 Years. Sex Anyone, regardless of sex. Healthy volunteers Not accepted.Sponsor The Bionics Institute of AustraliaTimelineStarted 11 August 2026 Today 16 October 2026 Estimated completion 1 September 2027NCT07017686 · Checked 12 October 2026
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Recruiting Phase 1
Phase 1 study for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis
WhereNo Australian site on this record is listed as recruiting right now, even though the trial itself is open. Check with the site or the official record before travelling.
- Local Institution - 0007, Camperdown (NSW) — Withdrawn
- Local Institution - 0008, Brisbane (QLD) — Withdrawn
- Local Institution - 0013, Clayton (VIC) — Withdrawn
Who can join Age 18 Years and over. Sex Anyone, regardless of sex. Healthy volunteers Not accepted.Sponsor Juno Therapeutics, Inc., a Bristol-Myers Squibb CompanyTimelineStarted 4 September 2025 Today 16 October 2026 Estimated completion 15 March 2029NCT07115745 · Checked 11 October 2026
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Recruiting Phase 2
Phase 2 study for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Where- Sydney Eye Hospital, Sydney (NSW) — Not yet recruiting
- Univ of New South Wales, Sydney (NSW) — Recruiting
- OTA, Brisbane (QLD) — Recruiting
- Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane (QLD) — Recruiting
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Maroochydore (QLD) — Recruiting
- University of Melbourne, Melbourne (VIC) — Recruiting
Who can join Age 18 Years to 80 Years. Sex Anyone, regardless of sex. Healthy volunteers Not accepted.Sponsor Lubris Bio Pty LtdTimelineStarted 17 September 2025 Today 16 October 2026 Estimated completion 30 July 2026Past estimated completion. The registry still lists this trial as open, and the date it gave for finishing has been and gone. Confirm with the official record before you act on it.
NCT07118241 · Checked 11 October 2026
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Recruiting Phase 1
Phase 1 study for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Where- Research Site, Birtinya (QLD) — Recruiting
- Research Site, Clayton (VIC) — Recruiting
Who can join Age 18 Years to 65 Years. Sex Anyone, regardless of sex. Healthy volunteers Not accepted.Sponsor AstraZenecaTimelineStarted 2 December 2025 Today 16 October 2026 Estimated completion 27 June 2028NCT07201558 · Checked 11 October 2026
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Recruiting Phase 1
Phase 1 study for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis
WhereNo Australian site on this record is listed as recruiting right now, even though the trial itself is open. Check with the site or the official record before travelling.
- Nucleus Network, Melbourne (VIC) — Completed
Who can join Age 18 Years to 75 Years. Sex Anyone, regardless of sex. Healthy volunteers Accepted.Sponsor Lifordi Immunotherapeutics, Inc.TimelineStarted 6 October 2025 Today 16 October 2026 Estimated completion 16 July 2027NCT07207954 · Checked 11 October 2026
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Recruiting Phase 1
Phase 1 study for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Where- Kali Study Site, Bayswater — Recruiting
Who can join Age 18 Years to 75 Years. Sex Anyone, regardless of sex. Healthy volunteers Not accepted.Sponsor Kali Therapeutics, Inc.TimelineStarted 6 March 2026 Today 16 October 2026 Estimated completion 1 February 2027NCT07234773 · Checked 11 October 2026
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Recruiting Phase 1
Phase 1 study for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Where- Nucleus Network, Brisbane (QLD) — Recruiting
- Nucleus Network, Melbourne (VIC) — Recruiting
Who can join Age 18 Years to 55 Years. Sex Anyone, regardless of sex. Healthy volunteers Accepted.Sponsor Eli Lilly and CompanyTimelineStarted 4 February 2026 Today 16 October 2026 Estimated completion 1 March 2028NCT07276958 · Checked 15 October 2026
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Recruiting Phase 1
Phase 1 study for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Where- Xencor Investigative Site, Melbourne — Recruiting
Who can join Age 18 Years to 75 Years. Sex Anyone, regardless of sex. Healthy volunteers Accepted.Sponsor Xencor, Inc.TimelineStarted 24 February 2026 Today 16 October 2026 Estimated completion 1 October 2028NCT07284797 · Checked 11 October 2026
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Recruiting Phase 1
Phase 1 study for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Where- Research Site, Darlinghurst (NSW) — Recruiting
- Research Site, Waratah (NSW) — Not yet recruiting
Who can join Age 18 Years to 75 Years. Sex Anyone, regardless of sex. Healthy volunteers Not accepted.Sponsor AstraZenecaTimelineStarted 9 January 2026 Today 16 October 2026 Estimated completion 22 February 2028NCT07295847 · Checked 11 October 2026
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Recruiting Phase 1
Phase 1 study for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Where- Gold Coast University Hospital ( Site 1601), Southport (QLD) — Recruiting
Who can join Age 18 Years to 75 Years. Sex Anyone, regardless of sex. Healthy volunteers Not accepted.Sponsor Merck Sharp & Dohme LLCTimelineStarted 19 February 2026 Today 16 October 2026 Estimated completion 16 July 2029NCT07363590 · Checked 11 October 2026
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Recruiting Phase 1
Phase 1 study for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Where- Novatrials, Charlestown (NSW) — Recruiting
- University of the Sunshine Coast Clinical Trials, Birtinya, Birtinya (QLD) — Recruiting
Who can join Age 18 Years to 75 Years. Sex Anyone, regardless of sex. Healthy volunteers Not accepted.Sponsor Seismic Therapeutic AU Pty LtdTimelineStarted 1 June 2026 Today 16 October 2026 Estimated completion 1 September 2027NCT07455578 · Checked 11 October 2026
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Recruiting Phase 1
Phase 1 study for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Where- Kali Therapeutics Trial Site, Bayswater (VIC) — Recruiting
Who can join Age 18 Years to 75 Years. Sex Anyone, regardless of sex. Healthy volunteers Not accepted.Sponsor Kali Therapeutics, Inc.TimelineStarted 13 July 2026 Today 16 October 2026 Estimated completion 1 December 2027NCT07564154 · Checked 11 October 2026
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Recruiting Phase 3
Phase 3 study for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Where- Novartis Investigative Site, Maroochydore (QLD) — Recruiting
Who can join Age 18 Years and over. Sex Anyone, regardless of sex. Healthy volunteers Not accepted.Sponsor Novartis PharmaceuticalsTimelineStarted 16 July 2026 Today 16 October 2026 Estimated completion 15 August 2029NCT07621809 · Checked 15 October 2026
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Recruiting Phase 1
Phase 1 study for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Where- Q-Pharm Pty Ltd, Brisbane (QLD) — Recruiting
Who can join Age 18 Years to 75 Years. Sex Anyone, regardless of sex. Healthy volunteers Accepted.Sponsor Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.TimelineStarted 24 September 2026 Today 16 October 2026 Estimated completion 20 November 2028NCT07649265 · Checked 15 October 2026
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Recruiting Phase 1
Phase 1 study for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Where- Candid Clinical Site, Melbourne (VIC) — Recruiting
Who can join Age 18 Years to 65 Years. Sex Anyone, regardless of sex. Healthy volunteers Accepted.Sponsor Candid TherapeuticsTimelineStarted 20 July 2026 Today 16 October 2026 Estimated completion 31 March 2028NCT07712939 · Checked 11 October 2026
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Recruiting Phase 2
Phase 2 study for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Where- Novartis Investigative Site, Southport (QLD) — Recruiting
- Novartis Investigative Site, Nedlands (WA) — Recruiting
Who can join Age 18 Years to 100 Years. Sex Anyone, regardless of sex. Healthy volunteers Not accepted.Sponsor Novartis PharmaceuticalsTimelineStarted 24 August 2026 Today 16 October 2026 Estimated completion 19 February 2029NCT07737743 · Checked 15 October 2026
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About Rheumatoid Arthritis
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What is rheumatoid arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a form of arthritis that causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in your joints. RA is an autoimmune disease. Although it is most common in the wrist and fingers, this disease can cause your immune system to attack any joint tissue. The inflammation (swelling) that comes with RA can also affect other body parts. Inflammation could cause medical issues in your eyes, skin, heart, nerves, blood, or lungs. RA differs from osteoarthritis, a common arthritis that often comes with age. RA affects the lining of your joints and damages the tissue that covers the ends of the bones in a joint. Eventually, this might cause your joints to not work as well. There is no cure for RA, but early treatment can help you manage symptoms, reduce joint damage, and lead a productive life. Who is more likely to get rheumatoid arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis can happen at any age, but your risk increases as you become an older adult. Your chance of developing RA can also increase if: - You're a woman. Women are more likely to get RA than men. - You have a family history. If a member of your family has RA, you're more likely to get the disease. - You're a smoker. Smoking over a long period of time increases your risk of getting RA and how serious the disease can be. - You have other medical conditions that may increase your risk of getting RA. These include obesity, gum disease, and lung disease. What causes rheumatoid arthritis? No one knows what causes rheumatoid arthritis. A few things that might play a part in getting RA include: - Your genes are parts of DNA in your cells that are passed down from your parents. Certain genes may increase your risk of getting rheumatoid arthritis, but not everyone with these genes gets RA. - The environment, which includes things such as cigarette smoke, sometimes triggers RA symptoms. - Hormones are chemical messengers in your bloodstream that control the actions of certain cells or organs. Researchers think that sex hormones might play a role in getting RA. Women are more likely to develop the disease, and RA symptoms may change during and after pregnancy. What are the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis? Your immune system may start turning against your body's joints and tissues years before you notice any symptoms of RA. The changes from this type of immune malfunction usually settle in your joints. RA affects people differently. You might have the disease for only a short time, or your symptoms might come and go. The severe form can be chronic (long-lasting) and may last a lifetime. Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis may include: - Joint pain or stiffness when moving. This is usually worse in the morning or after inactivity. RA usually affects both joints. If one of your hands or knees is affected, so is the other. - Joint tenderness, redness, and warmth. - Joint swelling may make daily activities hard. These could include things such as combing your hair, buttoning your clothes, or bending your knees. - Fatigue, fever, and a loss of appetite. - Hard bumps (rheumatoid nodules) under your skin near the joints. How is rheumatoid arthritis diagnosed? There's no single test for rheumatoid arthritis. The disease develops over time. At first, you may only have a few symptoms, making it hard to diagnose RA in its early stages. To find out if you have RA, your health care provider may: - Ask about your medical history, including your symptoms. - Ask about your family health history, including relatives who have had RA. - Do a physical exam, which includes checking your joints, looking for rashes or nodules, and listening to your chest for signs of inflammation in your lungs. - Order blood tests or imaging studies (x-ray or ultrasound) to make sure other health conditions aren't causing your symptoms since they may be like other types of arthritis and joint conditions. Your provider may refer you to a rheumatologist (a doctor who specializes in arthritis care) for tests, diagnosis, and care. What are the treatments for rheumatoid arthritis? There is no cure for RA, but early treatment can help prevent your symptoms from getting worse and damaging your joints. Treatment can include medicine, lifestyle changes, and surgery. These may slow or stop joint damage and reduce pain and swelling. Your provider may use a combination of treatments. Your treatment may change based on your symptoms. You can help manage your RA symptoms if you: - Are physically active - Keep a healthy weight - Avoid injuries to your joints - Avoid activities that have repetitive motions, like bending your knee over and over - Stop smoking, or don't start NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
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