Absorption of Corticosteroids in Children With Juvenile Dermatomyositis
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2008-02-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) is a connective tissue disease that causes skin rash and weak
muscles in children. The purpose of this study is to measure the absorption of oral
prednisolone and intravenous (IV) methylprednisolone and to determine levels of disease
activity indicators in the blood. These levels will be compared to see if there are patterns
specific to active and less active JDM.
Phase:
Phase 2
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Northwestern University
Collaborator:
Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago