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Recruiting Phase 2 NCT07138898

NCT07138898 Immunosuppressant Management in Rheumatology Patients Undergoing Elective Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

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NCT ID NCT07138898
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 2
Sponsor NYU Langone Health
Condition Rheumatic Disease
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 80 participants
Start Date 2025-12-12
Primary Completion 2028-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
MethotrexateSulfasalazineHydroxychloroquine

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

In Phase 2, researchers evaluate early signs of effectiveness. You may be randomized to receive the active treatment or a comparator. Monitoring continues closely.

This trial targets 80 participants in total. It began in 2025-12-12 with a primary completion date of 2028-01.

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Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the incidence of rheumatologic flares, changes in pain scores (VAS), changes in functional outcomes (PROMIS), wound complications, surgical site infections, and return trips to the operating room for rheumatology patients following shoulder replacements, comparing those who stop their immunosuppressants preoperatively for the same amount of time as suggested in the literature for hip and knee arthroplasty versus those who hold the medications for a shorter period of time preoperatively.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adults aged 18 years and older at the time of informed consent; 2. Diagnosis of rheumatic disease: rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriatic arthritis (PA) , ankylosing spondylitis (AS), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), spondyloarthritis, polymyalgia rheumatica, giant cell arteritis, vasculitis, granulomatosis with polyangiitis, dermatomyositis, polymyositis, and inflammatory bowel disease-associated arthritis; 3. On active immunosuppression for at least 3 months prior to scheduled surgery; 4. Scheduled for elective total shoulder arthroplasty; 5. Able and willing to provide written informed consent prior to any study specific procedures. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with active infections or malignancies; * Patients undergoing shoulder arthroplasty for fracture or tumor; * Pregnancy or breastfeeding; * Unable to provide informed consent; * Patients with severe SLE with marked activity - as they should be offered enrollment in the observational arm. All such patients should remain on treatment to avoid worsening of disease activity; * Unable or without capacity to provide written informed consent prior to any study specific procedures.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Thomas Chalothron

✉ Thomas.Chalothron@nyulangone.org

📞 646-501-7384

Principal Investigator

Jonathan Samuels, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

NYU Langone Health

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07138898 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Rheumatic Disease. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT07138898 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether the treatment shows signs of effectiveness while continuing to monitor safety. More participants are enrolled than in Phase 1 to help refine the treatment protocol.

Is NCT07138898 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07138898 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Thomas.Chalothron@nyulangone.org for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07138898 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at New York, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07138898 clinical trial?

NCT07138898 is sponsored by NYU Langone Health. The principal investigator is Jonathan Samuels, MD at NYU Langone Health. The trial plans to enroll 80 participants.

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