National Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases (niams)

This study aimed to collect blood and skin samples from volunteers to support basic medical research. It enrolled 304 healthy people and patients with various skin or systemic diseases. The purpose was to gather biological materials for scientists to study diseases in the lab, no…

This study aimed to find a better way to measure how quickly the spine stiffens and fuses in people with ankylosing spondylitis, a form of arthritis. Researchers compared detailed CT scans to regular X-rays to see which method could detect changes in bone growth more accurately o…

This study aimed to understand why some people taking certain medications, like the antifungal drug voriconazole, develop a severe sunburn-like reaction to light. Researchers tested 62 participants, including healthy volunteers and patients on the medication, by exposing small pa…

This study aimed to understand how a person's genes might influence how severe their ankylosing spondylitis becomes over time. Researchers followed about 300 adults with this spinal arthritis for five years, checking their symptoms and mobility every six months. The goal was to i…

This study aimed to understand the underlying causes of immune-related hair loss (alopecia). Researchers followed 39 children and adults with significant scalp hair loss to examine their genes, immune system, and skin microbes over time. The goal was to gather detailed informatio…

This study aimed to understand how COVID-19 infections and vaccines affect people with autoimmune diseases like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers followed 293 adults and teens, some with autoimmune conditions and some healthy, for up to 18 months. They tracked changes in…