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NIH launches major study to uncover why rheumatic diseases hit minorities harder

NCT ID NCT00024479

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Sep 02, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study aims to learn more about the causes of rheumatic diseases—conditions that cause joint pain, stiffness, and swelling—and why they often affect minority groups more severely. Researchers will observe up to 7,500 adults with known or suspected rheumatic disease, providing standard medical care and collecting data through routine tests and imaging. No experimental treatments are involved; the goal is to gather information to design better future studies and address health disparities.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help researchers understand why rheumatic diseases affect minority communities more severely and guide future targeted research.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study with no experimental treatment, so it will not directly improve symptoms or provide a cure. Results may take years to inform new therapies.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

About 7,500 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Oct 2001

Lead sponsor

A government research agency

The lead sponsor is the US National Institutes of Health.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Adults, older than or equal to 18 years of age, referred from the community

Ages

18 to 100 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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* INCLUSION CRITERIA: Known or suspected rheumatic disease Age greater than or equal to 18 years Willingness and capacity to provide informed consent. EXCLUSION CRITERIA: Patients will be excluded if any of the inclusion criteria cannot be met. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding at the time of enrollment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

arthritic joint disease rheumatic disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Arthritis Rheumatic diseases

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    RECRUITING

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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