Understanding lung disease in children with systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis

Natural history and validation of surrogate biomarkers and patient-reported outcomes for SJIA-LD

NIH-funded research Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr · NIH-10977804

This study is looking at how chronic lung disease affects children with systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis, aiming to understand the condition better and find helpful signs that show how it's changing, so we can improve treatments for these kids.

Quick facts

Grant typeR01 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionCincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Cincinnati, United States)
Project IDNIH-10977804 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on chronic lung disease in children suffering from systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (SJIA-LD), which can lead to severe respiratory issues. The study aims to define the disease, track its progression, and identify biomarkers that indicate disease activity. By gathering patient-reported outcomes and clinical data, the research seeks to fill critical knowledge gaps that hinder effective treatment development. A multicenter cohort study has already begun, enrolling patients to gather comprehensive data on this condition.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years diagnosed with systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis and experiencing lung disease.

Not a fit: Patients without a diagnosis of systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis or those over the age of 11 may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and treatment options for children with SJIA-LD.

How similar studies have performed: While research on SJIA-LD is limited, similar approaches in studying chronic lung diseases in children have shown promise in identifying effective treatments.

Where this research is happening

Cincinnati, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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