Relapsing Polychondritis Foundation
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We are raising awareness of relapsing polychondritis (RP) and fueling autoimmune disease research. The cause of RP is unknown and there is no cure for RP.
RP affects multiple organs, particularly cartilaginous structures such as the ears, nose, airways and joints as well as eyes, skin, heart valves and brain. Relapsing polychondritis (RP) is extremely difficult to diagnose. There is no available blood test to make the diagnosis. The diagnosis is based on clinical symptoms and signs that fit the pattern consistent with RP. If RP is not diagnosed earl
05/07/2026
New Clinical Trial Opportunity for the RP Community.
The Relapsing Polychondritis Foundation is proud to support an important clinical trial through Penn Medicine’s Relapsing Polychondritis Program.
This study, called PROSPECT, is focused on understanding the effectiveness of commonly used immunomodulatory medications for adults living with mild to moderately active Relapsing Polychondritis (RP).
Clinical trial participation helps advance research, improve treatment options, and bring hope to the RP community.
If you are interested in learning more about this study, please email:
[email protected]
Jane’s light lives on through her son, Thomas, and his friends driving a future of earlier diagnoses, stronger care, and renewed hope for the RP community.
PROGRESS to learn more and support Tom’s race.
Turning awareness into action.
The RP Foundation leads the effort to advance research, awareness and education for Relapsing Polychondritis.
Race for RP helps fuel that mission - one story, one partnership, one race at a time.
Thomas‘s mother, Jane Bowles, battled RP for eight years and believed deeply in better information and care for patients. In her honor, Thomas and seven friends created Prague for progress to support RP and autoimmune disease research. Comment “PROGRESS” to learn more and support Tom’s race.
Grateful to Thomas for reaching out to the RP Foundation and sharing how his mother’s light continues to inspire our collective mission: advancing research, catalyzing hope, and changing outcomes for families everywhere.
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