Collagenopathy

This study tested a triple therapy—surgery, stem cells, and hyperbaric oxygen—in 24 patients with early-stage osteonecrosis (bone death) of the hip. After two years, patients reported better hip function and fewer needed a hip replacement. The approach aims to stop the bone from …

This study followed 77 people who had a procedure called Subchondroplasty for hip bone defects. Doctors injected a calcium phosphate bone filler into the damaged area. The goal was to see if it improved pain, movement, and daily activities over two years. Results were measured us…

This study looked at how well flu vaccines (seasonal and H1N1) work in 234 adults with autoimmune diseases like lupus or vasculitis, some of whom were on steroids or immunosuppressants. Researchers measured antibody levels three weeks after each shot to see if the vaccine provide…

This study tested whether taking oral collagen supplements can increase collagen in the skin of people who had weight-loss or tummy-tuck surgery. 102 participants received either collagen peptides or a placebo for several weeks. Researchers then compared skin biopsies and scar qu…

This study looked at how stretchy the skin and blood vessels are in people with Williams syndrome, a genetic condition that can cause heart problems. Researchers measured skin and pulse speed in 43 participants aged 5 to 70. The goal was to learn how these tissues change over tim…

This study looked at 719 people, including patients with autoimmune connective tissue diseases like myositis, their blood relatives, and healthy volunteers. Researchers collected blood samples and medical histories to find genetic and environmental factors that may trigger these …

This early-stage study tested the safety and tolerability of a new drug called RAB001 in 16 healthy adults. Researchers gave single and multiple injections at two dose levels to see how the body handles the drug and if it causes side effects. This is a first step before testing t…

This study looked at bone tissue from 34 men who had hip replacement surgery due to femoral head necrosis (bone death in the hip joint). Researchers used advanced imaging and spectroscopy to identify changes in bone structure and composition. The goal was to better understand wha…

This study measured two newer blood markers (calprotectin and serum amyloid protein) alongside standard tests in 20 children with juvenile arthritis and related conditions. The goal was to see if these markers could better track disease flare-ups in everyday clinic visits. The st…

This completed study looked at 32 people with known genetic changes in connective tissue genes to better understand how these changes affect overall health. Participants underwent a range of medical tests and exams over 3-5 days. The goal was to gather information, not to test a …