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Incidence and Prevalence of Juvenile Dermatomyositis

France22 participantsStarted 2018-02-07

Plain-language summary

This is a descriptive, retrospective, multi-center, cross-sectional and observational epidemiological study of incidence and prevalence of juvenile dermatomyositis in Alsace from 2000 to 2015. Alsace is a French region with a low migratory flow

Who can participate

Age range

1 Day – 16 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age under 16 years * Have a dermatomyositis according to the diagnostic criteria of Bohan and Peter of 1975 Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal to participate in the study

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Identify incident and prevalent cases of juvenile dermatomyositis according to Bohan and Peter's criteria at january 1st, 2016 via capture/recapture strategy

Timeframe: The period from from January 1st, 2000 to December 31st, 2015 will be examined

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03432455

SponsorUniversity Hospital, Strasbourg, France

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2019-01

Contact for this trial

Dan LIPSKER, MD, PhD

33.3.88.11.61.79 dan.lipsker@chru-strasbourg.fr

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