drugset / Trial / NCT02535832
Skeletal Muscle Dysfunction in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
RandomizedParallel-groupDouble-blindTreatment
Summary
Muscle strength helps determine a person's quality of life and functional independence. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis often suffer from muscle weakness and a pre-diabetic condition called insulin resistance. By doing this study, the investigators hope to learn why patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) suffer from muscle weakness.
Timeline
- Start
- 2015-09
- Primary completion
- 2022-10
- Completion
- 2022-10
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparator | Pioglitazone | Small molecule | 45 mg | Oral |