Access cutting-edge inflammation in skeletal muscle treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Bethesda. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.
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Objective: To collect information and biospecimens (such as blood, muscle, and skin samples) that will be used to research causes and treatments of inflammatory muscle diseases. Eligibility: People aged 2 years and older with suspected or confirmed inflammatory muscle disease. Healthy volunteers aged 18 years and older are also needed. Design: Participants will have at least 1 clinic visit. Each visit will last 4 to 8 hours. Some may return for additional visits. All participants will undergo these procedures (unless they are unable to): * Physical exam, including blood and urine tests. * Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the thigh. Participants will lie still on a table with padding around 1 thigh. The table will slide into a tube. The scan will last for approximately 40 minutes. Some procedures are optional: * Muscle biopsy: An area of skin will be numbed. A quarter-inch cut will be made. Several pieces of muscle tissue, about the size of grains of rice, will be removed. * Skin biopsy: An area of skin will be numbed. A piece of skin about a quarter inch in diameter will be removed. * Lymph node biopsy: A small sample of fluid or tissue from a lymph node will taken to check for infection. * Genetic testing. Some of the samples collected may be used for genetic testing.
Sponsor: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
Yes, this clinical trial (NCT05738824) has an active research site in Bethesda, MD that is currently enrolling participants.
Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.
Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.
Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.
If you're searching for inflammation in skeletal muscle treatment options in Bethesda, MD, this clinical trial (NCT05738824) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.
Our Bethesda research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced inflammation in skeletal muscle specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.
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