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Study of Silicone-Associated Connective Tissue Diseases

Launched by NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ARTHRITIS AND MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SKIN DISEASES (NIAMS) · Dec 9, 2002

Trial Information

Current as of January 03, 2025

Completed

Keywords

Autoimmune Diseases Connective Tissue Disease Scleroderma Silicone Device Implants Silicone Injection Idiopathic Scleroderma Myositis Systemic Sclerosis

ClinConnect Summary

This multicenter study will attempt to determine the epidemiologic, clinical, serologic and immunogenetic factors associated with patients who develop scleroderma/systemic sclerosis after silicone prosthesis implantation or silicone injection. This will be accomplished by comparing these patients to groups of appropriately matched patients with idiopathic scleroderma/systemic sclerosis without silicone exposure, and appropriately matched volunteers who have received similar silicone implants or injections and have not developed symptoms, physical examination findings, or laboratory abnormal...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • For all groups: Age greater than 18 years; ability to give informed consent.
  • Must not have severe medical disease requiring intensive care or any other conditions in which the drawing of the amount of blood required for research purposes is not deemed medically appropriate by the treating physician or the principal investigator.
  • For Group 1: Patients who have had silicon prostheses, or silicone injection, who subsequently developed scleroderma/systemic sclerosis or myositis as defined by criteria established by the American College of Rheumatology.
  • For Group 2: Patients with idiopathic scleroderma/systemic sclerosis or myositis as defined by criteria established by the American Collage of Rheumatology, without silicone implantation or injection, age-, sex-, and race-matched to Group 1.
  • Group 3: Patients who have had silicone prostheses or silicone injection, age-, sex-, race- and silicone exposure-matched to patients in Group 1, who have not developed chronic symptoms, physical findings, or laboratory abnormalities associated with autoimmune or connective tissue diseases.

About National Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases (Niams)

The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) is a pivotal component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) dedicated to advancing research and knowledge in the fields of arthritis, musculoskeletal disorders, and skin diseases. NIAMS sponsors a wide range of clinical trials aimed at improving the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of these conditions. By fostering innovative research, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and engaging with patient communities, NIAMS strives to enhance the quality of life for individuals affected by these diseases, while promoting scientific discovery and public health initiatives.

Locations

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

People applied

Timeline

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Trial launched

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Estimated completion

Not reported

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