We are inviting patients with active Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) to help us better understand how treatment options affect inflammation in soft tissues. With a combination of blood work, a full-body FDG PET-CT scan, questionnaires, and a soft tissue biopsy (from an area around the belly button), we hope to see how RA interacts with these multiple areas of…
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ION-682884 given for 24 months in patients with hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloid polyneuropathy (hATTR-PN) also known as Familial Amyloid Polyneuropathy (FAP), and determine if it can help people with mild or moderate polyneuropathy. To be in this study you must have FAP and be…
The study aims to compare the effect two different RA treatments on cardiovascular health in patients who are considering a treatment change. The study is recruiting patients who are only taking methotrexate and are switching treatment due to a lack of improvement. The trial will randomize participants to take a TNF inhibitor (Enbrel or Humira) in addition…
HELIOS-A is a global Phase 3 randomized, open-label study designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of ALN-TTRSC02 in adult patients with hATTR amyloidosis experiencing neurologic symptoms brought on by the disease. The study will also evaluate any changes in quality of life experienced by study participants. ALN-TTRSC02 utilizes the mechanism of RNA…
We are doing a research study to learn more about why people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are prone to heart disease. We are recruiting patients diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis without a personal history of heart disease. This study involves one initial full visit as described below, and a brief follow up visit that will take place approximately 2 or…
The purpose of this study is to study the effects of a new study drug known as Riociguat in people diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension (PH) associated with idiopathic interstitial pneumonia (IIP). Patients will be in the study for approximately 26 weeks in which they will take the pill Riogciguat three times a day.
This is a clinical research study designed to determine the safety and effectiveness of the TIVUS system, an investigational device used in the treatment of PAH. The TIVUS System is intended to treat patients with pulmonary artery hypertension by injuring the sympathetic nerves surrounding the pulmonary vasculature (denervation) using ultrasonic energy. The…
This study involves two infusions of either rituximab or placebo, two right heart catheterizations (6 months apart), and a variety of other clinical study procedures and exams.