National Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases (niams)

This study tests whether anifrolumab, a drug that blocks certain immune signals, can improve blood vessel function and reduce inflammation in people with lupus. About 45 adults with lupus will receive either the drug or a placebo over 8 months. Researchers will measure changes in…

This study aims to understand the causes and progression of systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA) and adult-onset Still's disease (AOSD) by observing up to 2,000 participants over time. Researchers will collect medical history, blood samples, and genetic data to identify …

This study examines how common eczema treatments, including antibiotics and bleach baths, change the types and amounts of bacteria on the skin. Researchers will compare people with eczema to healthy volunteers. The goal is to understand the skin microbiome better, not to test a n…

This study follows up to 2,000 people with spondyloarthritis (a group of inflammatory joint and spine conditions) and their healthy relatives. Researchers aim to identify symptoms, genetic factors, and medical tests that predict who will develop more severe forms of the disease. …

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 aims to learn more about the causes of rheumatic diseases—conditions that cause joint pain, stiffness, and swelling—and why they often affect minority groups more severely. Researchers will observe up to 7,500 adults with known or suspected rheumatic disease, providing…

This study follows adults with melorheostosis, a rare disease that causes bone thickening, pain, and joint problems. Researchers will track how the disease progresses over time, collect genetic samples from patients and their relatives, and look for biomarkers. The goal is to bet…

This study surveys women under 40 with lupus who are starting cyclophosphamide, a drug that can damage ovaries and cause infertility. Some received an additional drug called GnRHa to protect their ovaries. Researchers will compare menstrual health and fertility between those who …

This study follows up to 4,000 people with vasculitis (a group of diseases that cause blood vessel inflammation) and healthy volunteers over many years. Researchers collect blood, urine, imaging, and genetic samples to learn how the disease develops and changes. The goal is to fi…

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 collects biological samples—like blood, skin biopsies, and swabs—from people with or at risk for skin diseases, as well as healthy volunteers. Researchers will use these samples to study the causes of skin conditions and explore potential treatments. Up to 700 particip…

This study aims to learn more about how lupus (SLE) develops and changes over time by observing patients and their relatives. Up to 2000 people aged 3 and older with known or suspected lupus, along with their family members, will provide medical history, blood and urine samples, …