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.
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 treatment.
Treating eye inflammation in children with JIA
The SYCAMORE trial identified a life-changing treatment for sight-threatening eye inflammation in children with JIA.
ESCAPE Pain: exercise to reduce the pain of osteoarthritis
A programme of education, exercise and self-management has transformed the care of people with hip and knee osteoarthritis.
STarT Back: Targeted treatment for back pain
A personalised approach to treating back pain leads to improved quality of life for people with lower back pain.
Reducing miscarriage in women
Treatment with aspirin and heparin reduces the chance of miscarriage in women with antiphospholipid syndrome.
Intensive treatment for inflammatory arthritis
Early, intensive treatment for inflammatory arthritis has been shown to reduce pain and reduce risk of joint damage.