Understanding muscle inflammation: adult and juvenile myositis study
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Skin clinical trials.
This research study helps doctors better understand myositis—a group of rare diseases that cause muscle inflammation and weakness. Researchers collect blood samples, medical history, and sometimes muscle biopsies to learn more about what causes these conditions and how to treat them better.
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Who can take part
- Be between 2 and 100 years old
- Have a diagnosed myositis condition (like polymyositis, dermatomyositis, or inclusion body myositis) OR show signs of muscle inflammation that doctors are investigating
- Be willing to give blood samples and possibly undergo other medical procedures deemed safe by your doctor
- Have a parent or guardian provide consent if you are a minor
- Not be pregnant if you are a woman (or be willing to skip certain procedures if you are pregnant)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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