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| Bovine Collagen for Diffuse Scleroderma | ||||
| Awaiting results. Phase II was completed in April 2005. | ||||
| Oral Type 1 Collagen in Scleroderma. This is a 15-month study to find out if taking type I collagen by mouth will improve diffuse systemic sclerosis (scleroderma). We will randomly assign 168 patients to receive type I collagen from cows or a placebo (inactive treatment) for 12 months. Study dates 2000-2005. ClinicalTrials.gov. | ||||
| Persistent Infection in Systemic Sclerosis | ||||
| Study Closed. Awaiting Results. | ||||
| "Study of Persistent Infection in Systemic Sclerosis Skin and Vessels", Maureen D. Mayes, M.D., at Wayne State University and the University of Texas at Houston. This project examines persistent bacterial infection of the skin or small blood vessels as a potential cause of scleroderma. Results could lead to treatments that target the bacterial infection. 10-21-01 to 10-21-04 | ||||
| (Also see: Causes of Scleroderma: Infection) | ||||
| Psychological Treatments for Scleroderma | ||||
| Study closed. Awaiting results. | ||||
| Psychological Treatments for Scleroderma. This study will examine the effectiveness of two psychological treatment approaches designed to help people who have scleroderma with three important areas of daily living: pain, depression, and distress about changes in appearance. Study dates 2001-2004. ClinicalTrials.gov | ||||
| See Also | ||||
| Sjögren's Treatments & Clinical Trials Scleroderma Medical News Scleroderma Symptoms (treatments are listed for each symptom) |
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