Sibling rivalry: scientists hunt for clues in rheumatic disease mystery
NCT ID NCT00055055
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 36 times
Summary
This study looked at families where one sibling has a rheumatic disease (like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus) and the other doesn't. Researchers compared their blood cells, genes, and environmental exposures to find clues about why one got sick. Over 1,000 people took part, including siblings, twins, and healthy volunteers.
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Locations
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NIEHS Clinical Research Unit (CRU)
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, United States
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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University of Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin, 53792, United States
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