Phase 4 Rheumatoid Arthritis Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- You are willing and able to sign a consent form and take part in the study before anything begins.
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You can read and write in Dutch or French.
- You have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis based on recognised medical classification standards.
- You have previously responded well to a medication called rituximab, meaning it worked for you at least once in the past.
- You are currently being treated with rituximab.
- Your doctor has determined that you need another round of rituximab treatment, based on Belgian reimbursement rules that measure how active your arthritis is.
- Your dose of methotrexate or a similar arthritis medication has been stable for at least 4 weeks before the study starts.
Who may not be able to join:
- You are currently taking a different type of biological arthritis medication (other than rituximab).
- You are currently taking a newer type of targeted arthritis medication (such as a JAK inhibitor) (confirm with trial site).
- You are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
- You have a medical reason that means you cannot safely receive rituximab, based on the medication's guidelines and your doctor's judgement.
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: Patrick Verschueren, MD, PhD, University Hospitals Leuven/KU Leuven
Phone: 016342541
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
GP referral letter
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Comparison of disease impact in both study arms, measured using the Rheumatoid Arthritis Impact of Disease (RAID) questionnaire
Can't join this trial?
Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 23 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.