Moderate-to-Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis Can Take Hold of Every Part of Your Life. Together, We Can Fight Back.
Rheumatoid arthritis is a painful and potentially disabling autoimmune disease. It affects more than 1.3 million people of all ethnicities, backgrounds, and genders. Women are especially at risk, being 3 times more likely than men to develop the condition.
Ordinarily, the immune system keeps us from getting sick by attacking bacteria, viruses, and other germs. With rheumatoid arthritis, it mistakenly goes to battle with the body’s own healthy tissue – in other words, the immune system attacks itself – leading to redness, inflammation, and even disability.
Joint pain and stiffness in the fingers, knees, elbows, feet, wrists, and ankles are the most common and impactful signs of rheumatoid arthritis, but it can also progress to joint damage and deformities. Symptoms appear on both sides of the body. Many complications are associated with the disease, including infections, heart problems and lung disease.
However, the effects of rheumatoid arthritis aren’t just physical. A recent research study found that around 30% of people with the disease had to stop working within 5 years of diagnosis. Other studies report high levels of depression and anxiety.
There is no cure. We need more, better, and easier to take rheumatoid arthritis therapies—especially those that don’t need to be injected. Research can pave the way. You could help.
Right now, local moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis research studies are enrolling in your area. Our study doctors are testing the effectiveness and safety of an oral investigational medication that can be taken with methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis.
If you or a loved one is living with rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, see if you qualify for clinical research studies today. There is no cost to participate.
