Ankylosing Spondylitis Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- You are able to understand and agree to take part, and are willing to follow the study schedule
- You have been diagnosed with a type of spinal arthritis called axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), confirmed using recognised international guidelines
- Your axSpA is currently in remission, meaning your disease activity score (called ASDAS) is below 1.3
- Your disease has been in remission (ASDAS below 1.3) consistently across three check-ups, each four weeks apart
- Your blood test results meet certain requirements — your blood cell counts, liver function, and kidney function are all within acceptable ranges (confirm with trial site for exact values)
- If you are a woman who could become pregnant, you must have a negative pregnancy test before joining; all participants must use effective contraception during the trial and for three months after it ends
Who may not be able to join:
- You have had an allergic reaction to anti-inflammatory painkillers (NSAIDs) or sulfa-based drugs in the past
- You cannot tolerate anti-inflammatory painkillers (NSAIDs)
- Your axSpA is currently in an active flare
- You have a current or recent history (within the last 3 months) of stomach ulcers, gut problems, or gastrointestinal bleeding
- You have an active infection, or a long-term infection that is currently flaring up (you may be able to re-apply once the infection has cleared)
- You have had a serious fungal infection or a rare opportunistic infection within the 6 months before joining (confirm with trial site for examples)
- You have another autoimmune condition, such as inflammatory bowel disease, psoriasis, or eye inflammation (uveitis), that could affect how the study results are measured
- You have a current or previous history of heart failure, coronary heart disease, or serious irregular heartbeat
- You have a severe or uncontrolled condition affecting a major organ or body system that makes joining the trial unsuitable
- Your personal circumstances might make it difficult to take part fully — for example, planned long travel, relocation, mental health difficulties, or low motivation to participate
⚠️ Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Shi Guixiu, PhD, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University
Phone: 86-0592-13600932661
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Percentage of participants with Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Score (ASDAS) active disease
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 27 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.