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

This study looked at whether CT scans are better than regular X-rays for measuring spinal fusion in people with ankylosing spondylitis, a condition that causes the spine to stiffen. Researchers followed 63 adults for up to 4 years, using scans and blood tests to track bone growth…

This study looked at 39 people aged 2 and older who had lost at least half their scalp hair due to an immune problem. Researchers collected blood, skin samples, and swabs to study genes, immune signals, and skin microbes. The goal was to better understand what causes alopecia so …

This study collects blood, skin, or mouth tissue samples from healthy volunteers and people with skin diseases. The samples are used to support research on skin and other health conditions. About 304 people took part. No treatment or cure is being tested.

This study followed 293 people with autoimmune diseases (and healthy volunteers) to see how COVID-19 infection or vaccination affects their immune system, inflammation, and blood vessels. Participants were grouped based on their COVID-19 history and had up to 5 visits over 12-18 …

This study looks at why some medicines, like the antifungal drug voriconazole, can cause an extreme sunburn-like reaction called phototoxicity. Researchers will measure gene activity in the skin and blood of 62 people, including those taking voriconazole and healthy volunteers. T…

This study looks at how genes may influence the severity of ankylosing spondylitis, a type of arthritis that affects the spine and can cause stiffness. About 299 adults with the condition will be followed for up to 5 years with physical exams, blood tests, and X-rays. The goal is…