CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISEASES

This study is a long-term follow-up for adults with lung scarring (interstitial lung disease) caused by autoimmune conditions like systemic sclerosis. It aims to see if the drug belimumab, given as a self-injection, continues to be safe and effective at slowing the decline in lun…

This early-stage study is testing a new type of cell therapy for people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. Doctors will modify a patient's own immune cells (called CAR-T cells) to target and potentially reset the faulty immune system. The main go…

This study is testing if a quick, non-invasive eye exam called capillaroscopy can help doctors diagnose the cause of a scarring lung disease faster. Researchers will give the exam to 48 adults newly diagnosed with interstitial lung disease. The goal is to see if this test helps i…

This study is testing a special type of MRI scan to see if it can help doctors better identify and track pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a serious condition of high blood pressure in the lungs. Researchers will enroll 20 adults with PAH to see how their scan results change…

This study is testing a new digital platform called the Genetics Navigator. It's designed to help guide patients and parents through the complex process of genetic testing for conditions like cancer, heart disease, and epilepsy. Researchers want to see if using this online tool r…