Scientists seek clues to mysterious muscle disease

NCT ID NCT00017914

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study aims to learn more about myositis, a group of diseases that cause muscle inflammation and damage. Researchers will study up to 1,200 children and adults with or without myositis to understand its causes, immune system changes, and related health problems. Participants may undergo tests like muscle strength checks, imaging scans, and biopsies, but the study does not test any new treatments.

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Study contacts

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Locations

Emory University
COMPLETED

Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States
NIEHS Clinical Research Unit (CRU)
RECRUITING

Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, 27709, United States
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
RECRUITING

Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital
COMPLETED

Dallas, Texas, 75219, United States

Conditions

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DERMATOMYOSITIS INCLUSION BODY MYOSITIS POLYMYOSITIS