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. No treatment was given; the goal was to gather materials for future stud…

This study looks at why some medications, like the antifungal drug voriconazole, can make skin extremely sensitive to light, causing a reaction similar to a bad sunburn. Researchers will measure gene activity in skin samples and test how ultraviolet light affects the skin of peop…

This study looks at how genes may influence the severity of ankylosing spondylitis, a type of arthritis that affects the spine and can cause stiffness. About 299 adults with the condition will be followed for up to 5 years with physical exams, blood tests, and X-rays. The goal is…

This study looked at whether CT scans are better than regular X-rays for measuring how the spine stiffens and fuses in people with ankylosing spondylitis. 63 adults with the condition were followed for up to 4 years with imaging and blood tests. The goal was to find a more precis…

This study aimed to learn why some people develop alopecia, a condition causing significant hair loss. Researchers examined genes, the immune system, and skin microbes in 39 participants aged 2 and older with immune-related hair loss affecting at least half their scalp. Participa…

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 placed in groups based on their COVID-19 history and had up to 5 visits over…