Scientists map immune system flaws in devastating autoimmune diseases

NCT ID NCT00582881

Summary

This study aimed to better understand how the immune system goes wrong in people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD). Researchers observed 124 participants with these conditions over time, collecting health information and blood samples. The goal was to gather knowledge about immune responses and genetics to help scientists develop better future treatments, as there is currently no cure for these diseases.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

    Miami, Florida, 33136, United States

Conditions

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