Juvenile dermatomyositis
MONDO:0008054Juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) is the early-onset form of dermatomyositis (DM), a systemic, autoimmune inflammatory muscle disorder, characterized by proximal muscle weakness, evocative skin lesion, and systemic manifestations.
Also known as: childhood dermatomyositis, inflammation of myoseptum, juvenile DM, juvenile dermatomyositis, myoseptum inflammation, myoseptumitis, JDM, JPM
126 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Can an extra shot boost COVID protection in autoimmune patients?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests whether an additional dose of a COVID-19 vaccine can improve immune protection in adults and children with autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and others who are taking immunosuppressive medications. Participants who had a we…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New PET tracer aims to light up inflammation in joint and muscle diseases
Diagnosis TerminatedThis early-phase study tested a new radioactive imaging drug called 11C-MC1 to see if it can help detect inflammation in people with rheumatoid arthritis or idiopathic inflammatory myopathy, as well as in healthy volunteers. Participants received PET/CT scans after an injection o…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:25 UTC
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Scientists gather leftover surgical tissue to unlock secrets of bone disease
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study collected bone, cartilage, skin, and fat tissue from 50 patients undergoing surgery at Children's National Medical Center. The goal was to grow cells from these tissues in the lab and analyze them to better understand bone and connective tissue diseases. The study was …
Sponsor: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC