How do you feel about new treatments and clinical trials?

[MaddieHU]

Are you aware of any new treatments being researched?

How do you feel about participating in clinical trials?

What would prevent you from being involved in a medical research study?

[Patient0]

I'm not aware but I have looked previously.

Depends on what the study is. I'm not up for taking untested meds.

Northwick Park. Concern over safety and high risk with very powerful medicine.

[GoatGirl56]

I would not take part in any trials involving new medicines. I would like it if someone launched a trial on the benefits of certain SSRI's on RA and other inflammatory diseases. I found about half a dozen research articles and case-studies showing that SSRIs - prescribed to reduce depression/anxiety which is related to inflammation in the brain - have reduced - or completely eradicated RA pain and inflammation.

I'd also love a study on the benefits of Kratom for RA sufferers - and sufferers of other chronic diseases. Having been issued opioids for months on end - well over a year - which did not help my pain, did not help me sleep and did not allow me to function normally, I only wish I had found Kratom sooner and am thankful I was not one who became addicted.

My primary doctor has worked with me on both of these treatments. I'm not sure many other docs out there would.

[Deniseelk]

This is not an area I have particularly researched so am unaware of any current studies. I have not given thought to this area so cannot comment.

[Alexplode]

Hopefully soon, I should be on a biologic treatment, if this treatment fails I would partake in a clinical trial.

[Caza]

I don’t think my RD is bad enough yet to warrant taking a risk with new untried drugs. However I’d never say never.