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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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU de NICE

    Nice, France

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