Study how inflammatory muscle diseases naturally change over time
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Skin clinical trials.
This study follows people with suspected or confirmed inflammatory muscle disease (and sometimes healthy adults) to better understand how the condition progresses and what changes over time. It may help researchers identify patterns that could guide future treatments.
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Who can take part
- You (or your legal representative) must be able to understand the study and sign consent (or assent).
- If you have symptoms, you must be age 2 or older and may have an inflammatory muscle problem.
- If you are healthy (not having the muscle disease), you must be age 18 or older.
- You must be willing to take part in research and share study information.
- You must be willing to provide any required research samples or data.
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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