Scientists probe immune System's role in rare muscle disease
NCT ID NCT04694456
First seen Mar 26, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 7 times
Summary
This study looked at whether inflammation plays a role in type 1 facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD1), a genetic muscle-weakening disease. Researchers measured levels of 29 inflammatory proteins in the blood of 20 adults with FSHD1 and compared them to healthy controls. They also used MRI scans and muscle tests to see how inflammation relates to muscle damage. The goal was to better understand the disease, not to test a treatment.
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CHU de NICE
Nice, France
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