Natural History of Inflammatory Muscle Diseases

Recruiting Observational Study
Inflammation In Skeletal Muscle
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
2 – 120
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
500 (estimated)
Sponsor
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) · NIH
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About This Trial
Objective: To collect information and biospecimens (such as blood, muscle, and skin samples) that will be used to research causes and treatments of inflammatory muscle diseases. Eligibility: People aged 2 years and older with suspected or confirmed inflammatory muscle disease. Healthy volunteers aged 18 years and older are also needed. Design: Participants will have at least 1 clinic visit. E…
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Eligibility Criteria
* INCLUSION CRITERIA: In order to be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria: 1\. Ability of subject, or Legally Authorized Representative (LAR) to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent and/or assent document. 2a. Pa…
Contacts

Julie G Thompson, R.N.

(301) 480-3191

julie.thompson@nih.gov

CONTACT

Andrew L Mammen, M.D.

(301) 594-6667

andrew.mammen@nih.gov

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