Idiopathic inflammatory myopathy

This study is testing the meningococcal B vaccine (Bexsero) in children and young adults aged 2 to 25 who have autoimmune rheumatic diseases like juvenile arthritis or lupus. Researchers want to see if the vaccine triggers a strong immune response and if it is safe, especially fo…

This study tests whether the Butantan-Dengue vaccine is safe and works well in people aged 12–59 with autoimmune rheumatic diseases (like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus) who are stable on low or no immune-suppressing drugs. Participants receive one vaccine dose and are monitored f…

This study tests the safety and immune response of the 20-valent pneumococcal vaccine (PCV20) in children, adolescents, and young adults aged 2-25 with autoimmune rheumatic diseases like juvenile arthritis. All 114 participants will receive one dose of PCV20, and researchers will…

This study tests whether omega-3 fatty acid supplements from fish oil, combined with a healthy diet, can reduce disease activity in adults with dermatomyositis, a rare autoimmune disease causing muscle weakness and skin rashes. About 300 participants will take either fish oil cap…

This early-phase trial is testing a new drug called MTS109, made with mRNA technology, for people with moderate to severe autoimmune diseases like lupus and scleroderma. Fifteen participants will receive several injections over a month to see if it is safe and tolerable. The goal…

This early-stage trial tests a new treatment called AZD0120 for adults with three autoimmune diseases: systemic sclerosis, idiopathic inflammatory myopathies, or difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis. AZD0120 is made from a patient's own immune cells, which are modified in a la…

This Phase 1 trial tests the safety and tolerability of a new drug called AZD5492 in 72 adults with lupus, myositis, or rheumatoid arthritis. Participants receive one or two doses under the skin and are monitored for side effects and how the drug moves through the body. The study…

This early-stage study tests a new drug (GSK5926371) in people with lupus and similar autoimmune diseases. The drug is designed to target and calm specific immune cells that attack the body. The main goal is to check if the drug is safe and how the body handles it, with 54 adults…

This early-stage study tests a new treatment called ALLO-329 for people with lupus, myositis, or scleroderma. The therapy uses specially engineered immune cells from a donor to target and calm the overactive immune system. The main goals are to check safety and see if it can impr…

This study is for people who have both an autoimmune disease (like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or multiple sclerosis) and an advanced cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. It tests the safety and effectiveness of the immunotherapy drug nivolumab, given alone or…

This early-stage trial tests a single infusion of CRISPR-edited immune cells (CTX112) from a healthy donor in 80 adults with severe lupus, scleroderma, or myositis that hasn't responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the cells are safe and can reduce disease activi…

This study tests a drug called ublituximab for people with a rare autoimmune disease that causes severe muscle weakness. The goal is to see if adding this drug to standard treatment improves muscle strength and function more than standard treatment alone. About 30 adults with ear…

This early-phase study tests a new drug called OM336 in 39 adults with active Sjogren's disease or idiopathic inflammatory myopathy who have not improved with at least two prior treatments. OM336 is an engineered antibody designed to target and potentially reduce harmful immune c…

This study tests a one-time treatment called CABA-201, made from a patient's own immune cells, for people with active inflammatory muscle diseases like dermatomyositis. The therapy aims to reset the immune system by targeting and removing certain immune cells. Researchers will ch…

This study tests a new treatment called NKX019 for people with autoimmune diseases like systemic sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and vasculitis. NKX019 uses specially engineered immune cells to target and calm overactive B cells that cause the disease. The goal is to see if it i…

This early-stage trial is testing a new treatment called CC-97540, which uses a patient's own immune cells modified to target and destroy faulty immune cells. It is for people with severe forms of lupus, myositis, scleroderma, or rheumatoid arthritis that have not improved with s…

This study tests whether JAK inhibitors work better than calcineurin inhibitors as the first treatment for lung scarring in people with antisynthetase syndrome. About 80 adults with active lung disease will be followed for 12 months to see which drug improves breathing and surviv…

This Phase 3 trial tests whether baricitinib, a JAK inhibitor pill, can improve symptoms of dermatomyositis (a rare autoimmune disease causing muscle weakness and skin rashes) while allowing patients to stop steroids. 62 adults with active disease will receive baricitinib or a pl…

This Phase 3 trial tests a drug called dazukibart in people with active dermatomyositis or polymyositis, rare diseases that cause muscle weakness and inflammation. About 318 adults will receive either the drug or a placebo by IV every 4 weeks for 48 weeks. The study aims to see i…

This early-stage study tests a new drug, GT801, in 22 adults with moderate to severe autoimmune diseases that haven't responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers will also look for signs that the drug helps control the…

This study tests anifrolumab, a weekly injection, for adults with moderate to severe polymyositis or dermatomyositis—rare diseases that cause muscle weakness and inflammation. About 240 participants will receive either anifrolumab or a placebo added to their usual care for 52 wee…

This early-stage study tests a new treatment made from healthy donor immune cells (CAR T cells) for people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus that haven't responded to standard therapies. The goal is to see if these cells can safely target and calm the overactive immune s…

This early-phase trial tests a new drug called GT801 in 22 people with moderate-to-severe autoimmune diseases that haven't responded to other treatments. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers will also look for signs that the drug helps control the…

This early-phase trial is testing a new biologic drug called XmAb657 in 60 people, including healthy volunteers and those with autoimmune diseases like scleroderma, Sjögren's disease, and idiopathic inflammatory myopathies. The main goal is to check safety and how the body handle…

This early-stage study is testing a new cell therapy called FT819 for people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus, vasculitis, and scleroderma. The treatment involves giving specially engineered immune cells along with chemotherapy drugs. The main goal is to see if it's saf…

This phase 2 trial tests a therapy called AlloNK, made from donor cord blood immune cells, combined with the drug rituximab. It aims to see if this combination is safe and can help people with severe forms of rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren's disease, myositis, or scleroderma that …

This early-stage study tests a new drug called SAR448501 (DR-0201) in 62 adults with lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. The drug is a bispecific antibody designed to target the immune system. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose, not yet to prove it works. Partici…

This study tests the long-term safety and effectiveness of dazukibart in people with dermatomyositis or polymyositis, rare diseases that cause muscle weakness and rashes. Participants who completed a previous study can join. Some will receive the drug via IV every 4 weeks for abo…

This phase 2 trial is testing whether filgotinib, a drug already used for arthritis, can help people with three rare immune diseases: Behçet's disease, myositis, and IgG4-related disease. The goal is to see if it can control disease activity and reduce the need for long-term ster…

This early-phase trial is testing a new cell therapy called QH103 for people with severe autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis and myasthenia gravis that haven't responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses specially engineered immune cells to target and attack the fa…

This early-stage study tests a new treatment called HBI0101 CAR T for people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus, multiple sclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis that haven't improved with standard treatments. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects in…

This study is testing a drug called deucravacitinib in 10 adults with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies, a group of rare diseases that cause muscle inflammation and weakness. Participants will take one pill daily for 6 months. Researchers will track symptom changes and lab resul…

This study tests a new treatment called anti-CD19/BCMA universal CAR-T cells for people with severe autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and scleroderma. The therapy aims to reset the immune system by targeting and removing faulty B cells. About 72 adults will re…

This study tests whether stem cells from umbilical cord lining can safely reduce symptoms of dermatomyositis and polymyositis, two autoimmune diseases that cause muscle weakness and inflammation. About 40 adults will receive three doses of stem cells or a placebo, then switch. Re…

This Phase 2 trial tests a personalized cell therapy called Descartes-08 for people with dermatomyositis or antisynthetase syndrome, two rare autoimmune diseases that cause muscle weakness and inflammation. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to target and red…

This early study is testing a new treatment called CD19 CAR-T therapy for people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus and scleroderma that haven't improved with standard medications. The therapy involves taking a patient's own immune cells, reprogramming them to target and …

This early-stage trial is testing a new biologic drug called CC312 in just 6 adults with lupus, myositis, or scleroderma that has not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose, not yet to prove it works. Participants receive multip…

This early-stage study tests an injection called GT719 in 30 people with moderate to severe autoimmune diseases like lupus that haven't responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose, while also looking at whether it helps control disea…

This early-stage trial is testing Descartes-08, a cell therapy made from modified immune cells, in 50 young people aged 12 and older with four autoimmune diseases: childhood-onset lupus, ANCA-associated vasculitis, juvenile myasthenia gravis, and juvenile dermatomyositis. The stu…

This early-stage trial is testing a drug called RAY121 in 144 people with one of six immune diseases, including antiphospholipid syndrome and bullous pemphigoid. The drug works by blocking a specific part of the immune system (the complement pathway) that can cause tissue damage.…

This early-phase trial is testing a new treatment called KN5601, which uses a patient's own immune cells (NK cells) that have been engineered to target and destroy harmful B cells. The goal is to see if it is safe and can help children aged 5 and older with rheumatic diseases lik…

This early study tests the safety of a new biologic drug called STR-P004 in 39 adults with autoimmune diseases that have not responded to standard treatments. Participants receive the drug by IV infusion, and researchers monitor for side effects and how the drug behaves in the bo…

This early-phase trial is testing a personalized cell therapy called CAR-T, designed to target and destroy faulty immune cells in people with active autoimmune diseases like lupus, scleroderma, and Sjogren's syndrome. Up to 20 participants will receive the treatment after a short…

This phase 3 trial tests whether belimumab (Benlysta) can stabilize or improve lung function in adults with interstitial lung disease caused by connective tissue diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. About 440 participants will receive either belimumab injections or a plac…

This phase 2 trial tests whether intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) can help people with a rare autoimmune muscle disease called anti-HMGCR immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy. Twelve participants will receive either IVIG or a placebo every 4 weeks for 12 weeks, then all may rece…

This early-phase study tests a new treatment called RD06-05, which uses a patient's own immune cells modified to target and reset the immune system in autoimmune diseases like lupus, multiple sclerosis, and vasculitis. The goal is to check safety and how well the body tolerates i…

This early-stage trial is testing a new treatment called LUCAR-G79D for people with lupus or inflammatory myopathies that haven't responded to standard therapies. The treatment involves giving patients specially engineered immune cells to help control their disease. The study is …

This study tests whether tocilizumab, a drug that blocks inflammation, can improve symptoms and breathing in adults with anti-MDA5+ dermatomyositis, a rare autoimmune disease affecting muscles, skin, and lungs. About 110 participants will receive either tocilizumab or a placebo e…

This early-stage study tests a new treatment called RXIM002 for people with severe autoimmune diseases that haven't responded to standard therapies. The treatment uses a special RNA molecule to create immune cells that target and destroy faulty B cells, which are causing the dise…

This early-stage trial tests a new treatment for people with autoimmune diseases like lupus and multiple sclerosis that haven't responded to standard therapies. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells, modified in a lab to target and destroy the faulty cells causing the d…

This early-stage study is testing a new type of cell therapy (called QT-019C) in 12 adults with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus and scleroderma that have not responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses specially engineered immune cells from a healthy donor to target …

This early-phase study tests whether a combination of two drugs, pozelimab and cemdisiran, can improve physical function in people with sporadic inclusion body myositis (sIBM), a rare muscle disease that causes progressive weakness. Ten adults aged 45 to 75 with sIBM will receive…

This early-phase study tests a single injection of a gene therapy called V001-BCMA for people with autoimmune diseases like lupus that have not responded to standard treatments. The therapy targets and modifies specific immune cells to reduce disease activity. The main goal is to…

This early-phase trial tests a new treatment called GC012F, which uses a patient's own immune cells (CAR-T cells) to target and attack the cause of idiopathic inflammatory myopathy, a group of rare muscle diseases. The study will enroll 12 adults whose disease has not responded t…

This study tests a new treatment using specially engineered immune cells (CAR-NK) from cord blood for people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus, scleroderma, and vasculitis that haven't responded to standard therapies. The goal is to see if it's safe and can control the d…

This early-phase trial is testing a personalized immune cell therapy called CD19 CAR-T in 15 people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus and scleroderma that haven't responded to standard treatments. The therapy aims to temporarily deplete certain immune cells to calm the o…

This early-phase study is testing a new cell therapy called LUCAR-DKS1 in 36 adults with relapsed or refractory autoimmune diseases like lupus. Participants receive their own modified NK cells after a short chemotherapy prep. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dos…

This study tests a cream containing ruxolitinib on the skin of 15 adults with dermatomyositis whose skin symptoms haven't improved with standard treatments. The cream is applied to affected areas for up to 12 weeks to see if it reduces redness, scaling, and other signs of disease…

This trial tests a one-time treatment using a patient's own immune cells, engineered to target and destroy B cells, which drive autoimmune diseases like lupus, scleroderma, and myositis. 24 adults with active disease will receive the therapy after a short chemotherapy. The main g…

This early-stage study tests a new treatment called RD06-05, a universal CAR-T cell therapy, in up to 84 adults with autoimmune diseases like lupus, vasculitis, and scleroderma. The therapy targets and removes faulty immune cells to help control the disease. The main goal is to c…

This early-stage trial tests a treatment called CAR-T cell therapy for people with severe autoimmune diseases that haven't responded to other treatments. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to target and reset the immune system. Only 3 participants will be enr…

This early-phase trial is testing an injection called GT719 in 10 adults with moderate to severe autoimmune diseases that haven't responded to other treatments. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers will also look for signs that the therapy might h…

This early-stage trial tests a new type of CAR-T cell therapy in 11 children with severe rheumatic diseases like juvenile dermatomyositis and arthritis that haven't improved with standard treatments. The therapy uses specially engineered immune cells to target and calm the overac…

This early-phase study is testing a new drug called CC312 in 18 adults with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis that haven't improved with standard treatments. CC312 is a type of immune therapy designed to target and destroy faulty B cells, similar to C…

This early-phase study tests a new cell therapy called BZE2204 in 20 people with lupus, myositis, or immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) that has not responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to target and calm the overactive immune syste…

This early-stage study tests a new imaging agent called 18F-4FN for PET scans to safely detect inflammation in the body. It involves 55 adults with cancer who are on immunotherapy or have suspected inflammation. The goal is to see if this agent can highlight areas of inflammation…

This study is testing a handheld device called mScan that uses a tiny, painless electrical current to measure muscle health. Researchers want to see if it can give similar results to an MRI, but faster and more conveniently. The study involves 150 adults with and without muscle d…

This study is testing a new blood-based test that aims to predict which medication will work best for each person with rheumatic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. Researchers will take a blood sample and analyze immune cells to create a personalized treatment profile. …

This study looks at whether doing breathing exercises before orthopedic surgery (like knee, hip, or fracture repair) can help your lungs work better after the operation. It involves 36 adults who have used tobacco and are at risk for breathing problems after surgery. Participants…

This study tests whether injecting sodium thiosulfate directly into painful calcium deposits (calcinosis) can shrink them and ease symptoms. Twenty adults with scleroderma, dermatomyositis, or mixed connective tissue disease will receive ultrasound-guided injections. The main goa…

This study tests whether a program of exercise and ergonomics training can reduce muscle and joint pain in teachers. About 80 teachers who have had pain for at least three months will be randomly assigned to receive the training or not. Researchers will measure changes in pain, d…

This study tests whether a daily 3-month breathing exercise program can improve strength and daily function in people with inflammatory myopathy, a rare autoimmune disease that causes muscle weakness. Thirty-three adults will use a handheld device at home to strengthen their brea…

This study tests a web-based app called IAMABLE that provides evidence-based rehabilitation strategies for people with chronic conditions like heart disease, arthritis, or neurological disorders. Fifty adults aged 45 to 75 will use the app for 4 months to set goals and learn abou…

This study tests whether extra support for case managers helps veterans leaving the military better manage pain and reduce risky substance use. About 1800 veterans will take part. The program focuses on non-drug pain treatments and counseling.

This study aims to learn more about myositis, a group of diseases that cause muscle inflammation and damage. Researchers will observe up to 1,200 children and adults with myositis, along with healthy volunteers, to track changes in the immune system and other health problems over…

This study aims to collect medical information and tissue samples from 500 people with suspected or confirmed inflammatory muscle diseases, as well as healthy volunteers. Researchers will use blood, muscle, and skin samples to study what causes these diseases and how they progres…

This study is building a library of information and samples from 60 adults with suspected autoimmune myopathy, a rare muscle disease. Researchers will collect blood, urine, stool, and muscle tissue, along with medical data, to better understand the condition. The goal is to impro…

This study is collecting skin and blood samples from 830 people with chronic inflammatory skin diseases like psoriasis, eczema, and lupus. Researchers want to find biological markers that can predict how well a person will respond to treatment after one year. The goal is to move …

This study investigates whether certain environmental exposures—like infections, stress, or sun exposure—are more common in people with anti-synthetase syndrome, a rare autoimmune condition that causes muscle weakness and lung disease. Researchers will compare 580 participants, i…

This study translates and tests several health questionnaires—covering pain, arm and leg function, mood, and daily activities—for use with Albanian-speaking people. Researchers will check if the translated versions are reliable and accurate by giving them to about 300 participant…

This study aims to learn why myotonic dystrophy type 1 affects children differently than adults, and why symptoms vary even within the same family. Researchers will observe 100 children (ages 0-17) through video calls and simple at-home activities, and analyze their genes from a …

This study tests a new tool called the PRISM Dashboard, which gives physiotherapists feedback on how their decisions compare to their peers. The goal is to see if this feedback helps reduce differences in care for people with muscle and joint pain. About 60 physiotherapists and t…

This study aims to learn how well heart scans (MRI, ultrasound, PET) can detect and predict outcomes in people with suspected or known inflammatory heart diseases. Researchers will follow 5,000 adults for one year to see how often heart involvement is confirmed and how it affects…

This study follows up to 5,000 people with autoinflammatory diseases (like NOMID, CANDLE, and juvenile dermatomyositis) and their healthy relatives. Researchers will collect medical history, blood samples, and imaging over 2-5 day visits to learn how these diseases work and find …

This study looks at blood clotting in people with autoimmune skin diseases like bullous pemphigoid and lupus. Researchers will collect blood samples from 39 participants—some with active disease and some with mild or controlled disease—plus 15 healthy controls. They will measure …

This study looks at whether a doctor's computer tool (MedSafer) and patient brochures (EMPOWER) can help reduce the use of potentially harmful medications in adults aged 60 and older with rheumatic diseases who take five or more regular drugs. Researchers will follow 100 particip…

This study explores whether a non-invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) can help people with motor disorders, such as spinal cord injury or stroke, control assistive devices using their thoughts. Researchers will record brain signals with EEG and use machine learning to interpr…

This study aims to find better ways to detect lung scarring (interstitial lung disease) early in people with connective tissue diseases like scleroderma or rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers will analyze tiny particles in the blood called extracellular vesicles and use AI to exami…

This study collects information from people with dermatomyositis to better understand how the disease affects their skin and quality of life. Researchers will use a special scoring tool called CDASI to measure skin changes over time. The goal is to improve knowledge about the dis…

This pilot study is measuring prednisolone levels in 120 people with inflammatory diseases like thyroid eye disease, vasculitis, COPD, asthma, and others. Participants take high-dose prednisolone as part of their routine care, and researchers take timed blood samples to see how t…

This study follows 252 adults with muscle, bone, or joint problems (like arthritis, back pain, or after surgery) to see how well they do their prescribed home exercises. Researchers will track who sticks with the program and why, looking at factors like pain, mood, and support. T…

This study aims to create a large collection of blood samples and medical information from 800 people with autoimmune or inflammatory skin diseases. Researchers will use these samples to find new biomarkers and better understand what causes these conditions. The goal is to help d…

This study aims to collect blood samples and medical data from 3000 people with autoimmune diseases like lupus, scleroderma, and myositis. Researchers will use these samples to find new biomarkers and better understand these conditions. The goal is to help develop new treatments …

This study is observing up to 20 children diagnosed with juvenile eosinophilic fasciitis, a rare connective tissue disease. Researchers will track symptoms, lab results, and treatments over time to better understand the condition and improve future care. No new drugs or procedure…

This study tests whether using a virtual reality (VR) headset during shoulder exercises helps patients feel more engaged and motivated. Fifty adults with shoulder problems will do rehab exercises in a VR environment and then answer questionnaires about how easy and immersive the …

This study looks at 320 adults who are about to start strong immune-suppressing therapy and have already had at least two COVID-19 shots. Researchers want to find out if giving a COVID-19 booster right before starting therapy or waiting six months provides better protection. Part…

This study follows about 70 people who have already received KYV-101, a CAR T-cell therapy, for autoimmune diseases like lupus and multiple sclerosis. Researchers will monitor participants for up to 15 years to track any delayed side effects, new cancers, or other health problems…

This study is building a large registry and biorepository of 5,000 adults with various rheumatic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and scleroderma. Researchers at Yale University will collect medical data and biological samples over time to better understand these condit…

This study aims to create a secure national database for muscle and joint (musculoskeletal) conditions by collecting routine data from community clinics and GP practices. About 22,000 adults will have their information anonymously gathered to help develop a dashboard that tracks …

This study asks 700 people with rare myositis diseases (and their caregivers) what research questions matter most to them. Through online surveys and forums, the goal is to create a patient-driven list of priorities to guide future studies and funding. No drugs or treatments are …

This study watches 2000 people having hip or knee replacement surgery to see how long spinal anaesthesia lasts. The goal is to learn how the amount of anaesthetic affects timing, helping doctors decide if patients can safely go home the same day. No new treatments are tested—just…

This study aims to find better ways to measure fatigue and walking problems in people with neuromuscular diseases like muscular dystrophy and spinal muscular atrophy. Researchers will use a wearable sensor to track physical activity for one week in daily life and during a walking…

This study aims to describe a rare condition called panniculitis (inflammation of the fat under the skin) in people with dermatomyositis. Researchers will examine 20 participants aged 1 year and older to identify unique clinical and microscopic features. The goal is to better dis…

This registry enrolls pregnant women or those planning pregnancy who have autoimmune diseases like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers at Duke University will track health data to find ways to improve outcomes for mothers and babies. The goal is to better understand risk f…

This study looks at how changing the heel cushion on an ankle-foot brace (AFO) affects walking in people who use one daily. Forty adults with leg injuries or nerve problems will try four different heel wedges—tall or short, soft or firm—while walking at controlled speeds. Researc…

This study looks at how 3D computer simulation and printing can help surgeons better plan and perform bone correction surgeries. Researchers will compare the planned corrections to the actual results in 100 children and young adults with rare bone deformities. The goal is to make…

This study is not a treatment trial. It aims to collect blood samples from 400 children and their relatives who have rare autoimmune or autoinflammatory diseases (like lupus or juvenile arthritis). Researchers will analyze the samples to find genetic mutations that cause these co…

This study tracks 10 people in Guadeloupe with dermatomyositis, a rare autoimmune disease that affects skin and muscles. Researchers want to see how severe the disease is at diagnosis, including muscle weakness, organ problems, and cancer links. No new treatment is being tested —…

This study aims to find a way to predict which cancer patients will experience side effects from immunotherapy. These side effects happen when the immune system attacks healthy tissues, similar to autoimmune diseases. Researchers will collect blood samples from 300 cancer patient…

This study follows 4,000 children who receive orthopedic implants (like rods or screws) during standard care for bone fractures, deformities, or hip problems. Researchers will track how long the implants last, any complications, and how well they work over time. The goal is to ga…

This study follows 144 adults with muscle or bone problems who are already scheduled to receive treatment with Chattanooga Intelect devices (like TENS or ultrasound). Researchers will measure pain, muscle strength, and movement range to confirm the devices are safe and work as ex…