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Longitudinal characterization of the role of the mucosal virome and microbiome in juvenile idiopathic arthritis flares

Status: Recruiting

The goal of this observational study is to learn more about associations between respiratory infections, changes in the microbiome of the nose and upper throat, and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA).

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Sex: Male or Female
Age Group: Up to 18 years old
This study is also accepting healthy volunteers
Inclusion Criteria:
Children under 7 years with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) & their siblings under 7 years.
Exclusion Criteria:

• Presence of a condition or abnormality that would compromise the safety of the participant or the quality of the data (e.g., parent not able to answer the questionnaire because of a psychological condition or an anxiety disorder that is severe).
• Contraindication for routine mucosal specimen collection (e.g. bleeding disorder, etc.).
Conditions:

Arthritis & Rheumatic Diseases, Children's Health, Infectious Diseases

Keywords:

JIA, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, mucosal virome, respiratory

Study Contact: Amy Kodet - kodet006@umn.edu
Principal Investigator: Colleen Correll
IRB Number: STUDY00023839

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