Autoinflammatory syndrome of childhood

This study tests whether temporarily stopping methotrexate for 2 weeks after receiving a pneumonia vaccine (PCV20) helps the vaccine work better in adults with autoimmune rheumatic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. About 192 participants with stable, low disease activi…

This study looks at how smell helps newborns find and latch onto the breast for breastfeeding. Researchers will use a special machine to track odors from mothers and babies in real time. The goal is to understand the role of scent in early bonding and feeding, which could help im…

This study looks at how heart rate variability (a measure of stress response) relates to emotional control and parent-teen relationships in 74 adolescents with depression. Teens will wear a Fitbit while sleeping for a week and fill out questionnaires. The goal is to better unders…

This study will measure harmful molecules called AGEs in 300 people with various rheumatic diseases (like rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis) and compare them to healthy volunteers. AGEs build up over time and can cause inflammation. Researchers will use a non-invasi…

This study aims to better understand rare autoinflammatory diseases by developing blood tests that measure inflammation markers. Researchers will analyze blood samples from 60 adults and children with these conditions. The goal is to identify specific inflammation pathways, which…