Scientists hunt for genetic and environmental triggers of rare muscle diseases

NCT ID NCT00341679

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at 719 people, including patients with autoimmune connective tissue diseases like myositis, their blood relatives, and healthy volunteers. Researchers collected blood samples and medical histories to find genetic and environmental factors that may trigger these diseases. The goal was to better understand what causes these conditions, not to provide direct treatment. Results may help improve future care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acquired idiopathic inflammatory myopathy autoimmune disease connective tissue disorder dermatomyositis myositis disease polymyositis rheumatic disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), 9000 Rockville Pike

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States