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

This study collected blood, skin, and mucosal samples from 304 healthy volunteers and patients with skin or systemic diseases. The samples were used to support basic science and clinical research at the NIH. Participants included people of all genders and racial/ethnic groups, an…

This study looks at why some medications, like the antifungal voriconazole, can cause extreme sensitivity to sunlight, leading to severe sunburn-like reactions. Researchers will measure gene activity in skin samples from 62 participants, including healthy volunteers and patients …

This study looked at 39 people with immune-related hair loss affecting at least half their scalp. Researchers collected blood, skin samples, and swabs to study genes, immune signals, and skin microbes. The goal was to better understand what causes alopecia, not to test a treatmen…

This study looks at whether CT scans are better than regular X-rays for measuring how the spine stiffens and fuses in people with ankylosing spondylitis. Researchers will follow 63 adults over 4 years, using scans, blood tests, and flexibility measurements. The goal is to find a …

This study followed 293 people with autoimmune diseases and healthy volunteers to see how COVID-19 infection or vaccination affects their immune system, inflammation, and blood vessels. Participants were grouped based on their COVID-19 history and had up to 5 visits over 12-18 mo…

This study looks at how genes might influence the severity of ankylosing spondylitis, a type of arthritis that can fuse spine bones. Researchers will follow 299 adults with the condition for up to 5 years, tracking symptoms, spine flexibility, and X-rays. The goal is to identify …