Clinical Trials

We are committed to supporting biomedical research endeavors to improve rheumatic and autoimmune disease outcomes. Led by Dr. Bobby Han, we partner with practicing physicians and industry sponsors to conduct health-related interventional and observational studies.

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Currently Enrolling

Patients with Inflammatory arthritis from cancer therapy (immune checkpoint inhibitor)

  • Enrolling patients more than 18 years old with inflammation in their joints
  • Patients should not be on medications that suppress the immune system (like steroids, biologics) within the past 3 months
  • Please let your rheumatologist know if you are interested in participating

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis and cancer

  • Enrolling patients more 18 years old with rheumatoid arthritis and cancer
  • Please let your rheumatologist know if you are interested in participating

Pediatric patients transitioning to adult care

  • Enrolling patients 16-23 with childhood onset rheumatic disease transitioning to adult care at UW rheumatology
  • Patients are asked to fill out a five minute survey at the start of the study and again one year later
  • Please let your rheumatologist know if you are interested in participating

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

  • Enrolling patients 18 and above with lupus who have not had severe lupus nephritis and are on 20 mg or less of prednisone
  • Patients should have active lupus without hair loss, fever, headache

Biorepository

  • Enrolling patients 18 and above with sjogren’s, rheumatoid arthritis or lupus
  • Patients are asked to donate blood for basic science studies when they see their rheumatologist
  • Please let your rheumatologist know if you are interested in participating

Upcoming Study Areas

Stay tuned for more information on upcoming studies for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Giant Cell Arteritis, Lupus Nephritis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Scleroderma.

Contact Us

Connect with the team via email or call to speak with our Research Manager.

Email: RheumResearch@medicine.washington.edu

Phone: 206-616-5330

If you have questions, are interested in participating, or want to sponsor a study at our site, let us know!