RecruitingNCT03510442

Natural History, Genetics, and Pathophysiology of Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Adult-Onset Still's Disease, and Related Conditions

Investigation of the Natural History, Genetics, and Pathophysiology of Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Adult-Onset Still's Disease and Related Inflammatory Conditions


Sponsor

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)

Enrollment

2,000 participants

Start Date

May 21, 2018

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Background: Inflammatory conditions can cause symptoms like fevers, arthritis, and rash. Systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA) is one of these conditions. So is adult-onset Still s disease (AOSD). Their causes are unknown. Researchers want to learn more about these conditions. This includes genetic changes and environmental factors. Objective: To study sJIA and AOSD in children and adults over time. Eligibility: People with known or suspected sJIA, AOSD, or similar inflammatory condition Design: Participants will be screened with a phone call. Participants will have 1 visit. It may be outpatient or they may be admitted to the clinic. The visit may last up to 5 days. Participants will have: * Medical history * Physical exam * Musculoskeletal exam * Questions about overall health and quality of life, disease activity, functional status, and cognitive ability. Participants may also have: * Pictures taken of their skin, joints, or spine * Blood, urine, and stool tests * Scans or X-rays of joints with arthritis * Chest X-ray * Heart tests * Skin biopsy. The skin will be numbed. The top layers of a small area will be scraped off. Participants who have a joint aspiration may provide a fluid sample. The joint will be prepared, then fluid is removed by needle. A corticosteroid may be injected. Participants who have a bone marrow biopsy may provide sample cells. Participants may be seen by NIH specialists. Members of the participant s family and healthy volunteers may give blood or saliva samples for genetic testing. Participants may repeat some study tests every 6 months.


Eligibility

Min Age: 1 DayMax Age: 100 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This trial is studying two rare inflammatory conditions — systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA, an inflammatory arthritis that begins in childhood) and adult-onset Still's disease (AOSD, a similar condition that starts in adulthood) — to better understand how they develop, their genetic causes, and how they affect the immune system. **You may be eligible if...** - You have been diagnosed with sJIA (if you are under 16) or have a history of sJIA - You are 16 or older and have been diagnosed with adult-onset Still's disease (AOSD) - You are a family member of someone with sJIA or AOSD - You are willing to serve as a healthy comparison volunteer (controls are also enrolled) **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You do not have a known or suspected diagnosis of sJIA, AOSD, or a related inflammatory condition - Healthy controls must not be pregnant Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

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