Scientists hunt for hidden triggers of crippling muscle diseases
NCT ID NCT00341679
Summary
This study aimed to discover what causes rare autoimmune diseases that attack muscles and connective tissues, like polymyositis and dermatomyositis. Researchers studied 719 people, including patients and their family members, to look for genetic clues and environmental triggers like infections or exposures. The study did not test treatments but collected blood and health information to help scientists better understand these complex diseases for future research.
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National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), 9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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