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Reactive arthritis (ReA) is an autoimmune disorder belonging to the group of seronegative spondyloarthropathies and is characterized by the classic triad of arthritis, urethritis and conjunctivitis.
Features include very common findings: Conjunctivitis, Thickened, rough skin (hyperkeratosis), Joint inflammation (arthritis), and Joint swelling and others; and common findings: Skin rash, Iritis, Abdominal pain, and Inflammation of the large intestine and others. 36 total HPO annotations.
Organ System | Phenotype Count | Example Features |
|---|---|---|
Bones and joints | 6 | Joint inflammation (arthritis), Joint swelling, Joint stiffness |
Biomarker and diagnostic research for reactive arthritis has been reported in the published literature.
Phenotype severity distribution: 15 very common features, 6 common features.
Estimated prevalence: 1-9 in 100,000 (Uncommon).
5 clinical trials registered, 2 recruiting. Interventions under study include other interventions and drug therapy. Research is primarily sponsored by academic and government institutions.
NCT ID | Title | Phase | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
[NCT04751396](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04751396) |
Data assembled from 5 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 18, 2026, 8:02 PM UTC
European rare disease database
Genetic and Rare Diseases Info Center
Skin | 4 | Thickened, rough skin (hyperkeratosis), Abnormal nail morphology, Skin rash |
Digestive system | 3 | Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Inflammation of the large intestine |
Eyes | 2 | Conjunctivitis, Uveitis |
Heart and blood vessels | 2 | Aortic regurgitation, Pericarditis |
Lungs and breathing | 2 | Difficulty breathing (respiratory insufficiency), Lung scarring (pulmonary fibrosis) |
Arms and legs | 1 | Dystrophic fingernails |
Brain and nerves | 1 | Difficulty with thinking and memory (cognitive impairment) |
Kidneys and urinary system | 1 | Recurrent urinary tract infections |
Blood and immune system | 1 | Recurrent urinary tract infections |
Growth and development | 1 | Weight loss |
Metabolism | 1 | Fever |
Lab test results | 1 | Elevated CRP (inflammation marker) (elevated circulating c-reactive protein concentration) |
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M.D. Anderson Cancer Center |
UNKNOWN |
[NCT07329556](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07329556) | Skin Autofluorescence Assessment of Advanced Glycation End Products in Rheumatic Diseases | — | Bursa City Hospital | NOT_YET_RECRUITING |
[NCT06718569](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06718569) | Pain in Inflammatory Joint Diseases | — | Diakonhjemmet Hospital | RECRUITING |
[NCT04402086](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04402086) | Rheumatology Patient Registry and Biorepository | — | Yale University | RECRUITING |
[NCT05960864](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05960864) | Chinese Spondyloarthritis Inception Cohort (CESPIC) | — | Southwest Hospital, China | NOT_YET_RECRUITING |
139 publications have been identified in PubMed for reactive arthritis. Kisho has analyzed 89 by research type. Research spans Review / Meta-Analysis (37%), Case Report / Case Series (28%), and Epidemiology / Natural History (12%).
Research Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Research summaries | 33 | 37% |
Patient case studies | 25 | 28% |
Disease patterns and progression | 11 | 12% |
Testing and diagnosis research | 9 | 10% |
Laboratory research | 8 | 9% |
Clinical study results | 2 | 2% |
Other research | 1 | 1% |
Kusyadi RI (2026). [PMID: 41787761](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41787761/). *Diagnosis (Berl)*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Vashisht P (2026). [PMID: 28613704](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28613704/). *Unknown Journal*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Lassiter W (2026). [PMID: 30969575](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30969575/). *Unknown Journal*. [Diagnostic / Biomarker]
Kril I (2026). [PMID: 41699165](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41699165/). *Immunol Res*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Zhang J (2026). [PMID: 41622292](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41622292/). *Inflamm Res*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Narain S (2026). [PMID: 42200732](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42200732/). *Indian J Ophthalmol*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Arfeen N (2026). [PMID: 41970101](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41970101/). *Cureus*. [Clinical Trial Publication]
Jacob AA (2026). [PMID: 41930029](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41930029/). *Oman J Ophthalmol*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Dochania K (2026). [PMID: 42061614](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42061614/). *Indian J Med Microbiol*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Seth A (2026). [PMID: 41818126](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41818126/). *J Assoc Physicians India*. [Case Report / Case Series]