New study aims to unravel rare cartilage disease
NCT ID NCT04919538
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study follows 100 people with relapsing polychondritis, a rare disease that causes repeated inflammation of cartilage in the ears, nose, and airways. Researchers will collect medical history and survey data to learn how the disease develops. The goal is to better understand the condition, not to test a new treatment.
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Conditions
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Locations
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University of Pennsylvania
RECRUITINGPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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