Scientists launch study to unravel rare cartilage disease
NCT ID NCT04919538
First seen Jan 23, 2026 · Last updated May 11, 2026 · Updated 21 times
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 symptoms like fatigue and pain to better understand how the disease develops. No new treatments are tested; the goal is to learn more about the condition.
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University of Pennsylvania
RECRUITINGPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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