For Patients & Research Participants
Join our research studies and help advance treatments for arthritis, lupus, vasculitis and other rheumatic conditions.
Every breakthrough medication, imaging test and self-management tool we use today began with volunteers just like you. Whether you're answering a survey, sharing a blood sample or trying a new therapy, your participation drives research forward and may benefit future patients and families. All studies listed below are ethics-approved, confidential and won't affect the regular care you already receive.
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Arthritis (General)
Autoimmune/Rheumatic Disorders
Blood Clots
Gout
Kidney Disease/Nephritis
Lupus/SLE
Myositis
Osteoarthritis
Pregnancy-Related
Psoriatic Arthritis
Reactive Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Scleroderma/Systemic Sclerosis
Vasculitis
Research Participation FAQs
No; study visits and tests are provided at no charge.
Never. You continue seeing your regular rheumatologist.
All studies are ethics-approved and each different study will have its own risks/benefits. You may withdraw at any time.
Contact the research coordinator of the study you are interested in to learn more.
The duration of a study can vary greatly, from a single visit to several months or even years. The time commitment will be fully explained to you before you decide to join.
You can withdraw from a study at any time and for any reason without it affecting your usual medical care or benefits. Your participation is completely voluntary.
Some studies offer compensation for your time or reimburse you for expenses like travel and parking. This will be clearly outlined in the consent form before you enroll.
The information and data collected from the study are used for research purposes only. The results are often published in medical journals or presented at scientific conferences, but your identity will never be revealed.