Scientists dig deeper into lupus and MCTD to unlock new treatments

NCT ID NCT00582881

First seen Mar 21, 2026 · Last updated May 04, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study looked at 124 people with lupus or mixed connective tissue disease to understand how their immune systems go wrong and how the diseases progress over time. Researchers measured immune cell responses and tracked symptoms to learn more about these long-term autoimmune conditions. The goal was to gather knowledge that could lead to better treatments in the future.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

    Miami, Florida, 33136, United States

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