Scientists launch major study to unravel mysteries of muscle inflammation

NCT ID NCT05738824

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

Summary

This study aims to collect medical information and tissue samples from 500 people with suspected or confirmed inflammatory muscle diseases, as well as healthy volunteers. Researchers will use blood, muscle, and skin samples to study what causes these diseases and how they progress. The goal is to improve diagnosis and future treatments.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this research could help doctors better diagnose and treat inflammatory muscle diseases in the future.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly test any new drug or therapy, so benefits may take years to emerge.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dermatomyositis inclusion body myositis myositis disease polymyositis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    RECRUITING

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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