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Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, Sept-Oct, 2004
This study is currently recruiting patients.
Sponsored by National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
This study of inflammatory muscle diseases-polymyositis and dermatomyositis and related disorders-will examine what causes these diseases and describe the clinical features (signs and symptoms) associated with them. Inflammation and degeneration of skeletal muscles in these disorders leads to weakness and muscle wasting. The skin, lungs, and other organs may also be involved.
Condition Autoimmune Disease Dermatomyositis Inclusion Body Myositis Myositis Polymyositis
Study ID Numbers: 910196; 91-AR-0196
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NLM Identifier: NCT00001265
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