Muscle Loss and Juvenile Arthritis Study
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This study examines muscle loss (called sarcopenia) in people with juvenile idiopathic arthritis—a type of joint inflammation that starts in childhood. Researchers want to understand how arthritis affects muscle strength and body composition to help develop better treatments.
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Who can take part
- You have juvenile idiopathic arthritis (diagnosed according to standard criteria) and are followed at a participating French hospital
- You are between 15 and 40 years old
- You have French social security coverage
- You are able to perform a grip-strength test and a full-body bone-density scan (DEXA)
- You can understand and complete study questionnaires
- You are not under legal guardianship (or have guardian consent if under 18)
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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