Our research achievements
Our research has helped us to make life-changing breakthroughs and improve the lives of millions of people with arthritis. Together we've achieved so much, but there is still more to do.
Anti-TNF the inflammatory arthritis treatment revolution
Major advances, such as anti-TNF therapy and newer biologics, are transforming the treatment of inflammatory arthritis and making a remarkable difference.
New procedure for early osteoarthritis to reduce need for knee replacement
The first cartilage transplantation procedure for knee osteoarthritis is now available on the NHS, reducing pain and delaying the need for joint replacement surgery.
Treating eye inflammation in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis
The SYCAMORE trial identified a life changing treatment option for sight-threatening eye inflammation (uveitis) in children with JIA.
ESCAPE-Pain: exercise to reduce the pain of osteoarthritis
The development and delivery of a programme of education, exercise and self-management has transformed the care of people with hip and knee osteoarthritis.
Nurse-led care improves outcomes for people with gout
Our research has shown that a package of nurse-led care can significantly reduce symptoms and improve quality of life for people with gout.
STarT Back: Targeted treatment for back pain
A personalized approach to treating back pain leads to improved quality of life for people with lower back pain and delivers cost-savings for the NHS.
Reducing miscarriage in women with antiphospholipid syndrome
Treatment with aspirin and heparin reduces the chance of miscarriage in women with antiphospholipid syndrome, enabling hundreds of women in the UK every year to have healthy pregnancies.
Intensive treatment for inflammatory arthritis
Starting early, intensive treatment for inflammatory arthritis within 12 weeks of symptom onset has been shown to reduce pain and reduce the risk of long-term joint damage and disability.
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Research achievements timeline
View our research achievements timeline to find out more about how we've pushed back against arthritis.
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Latest research news
Stay up to date with the latest research news by reading about our exciting research projects, researchers of the month and stories from people with arthritis who have benefited from our research.
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Involving people with arthritis
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Our current research
Discover the research projects we're currently funding and learn more about our research centres, our experimental treatment centres and our clinical studies.