Sclerosis

Sclerosis: Introduction

The term 'sclerosis' is a general medical term referring to the hardening or depositing of extra tissue, usually as part of an inflammation process. Some of the best known types of sclerosis include multiple sclerosis, systemic sclerosis (scleroderma), and there are various other types of sclerosis. ...more »

Symptoms of Sclerosis

• Symptoms can vary considerably depending on the location, severity and underlying cause of the sclerosis.
• Hardening of a body tissue
• Scarring of a body tissue
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Sclerosis: Related Patient Stories

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Types of Sclerosis

• Multiple sclerosis
• Tuberous sclerosis
• Systemic Sclerosis
• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
• Lichen sclerosis
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Causes of Sclerosis

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Disease Topics Related To Sclerosis

Research the causes of these diseases that are similar to, or related to, Sclerosis:

• Multiple sclerosis
• Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma)
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Research about Sclerosis

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Clinical Trials for Sclerosis

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.

Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Sclerosis include:

• Phase III Randomized, Double-Blind, Sham-Controlled Study of Plasma Exchange for Acute Severe Attacks of Inflammatory Demyelinating Disease Refractory to Intravenous Methylprednisolone - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Safety and Effectiveness of Two Doses of ABT-874 as Compared to Placebo in Subjects With Multiple Sclerosis (MS) - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - ABT-874/Human monoclonal antibody against IL-12
• Safety/Effectiveness of Adding Monthly Dexamethasone to Weekly Avonex for MS - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Assessment Study of Steroid Effect in Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis Subjects Treated With Glatiramer Acetate - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Glatiramer Acetate
• Levetiracetam for Cramps, Spasticity and Neuroprotection in Motor Neuron Disease - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Levetiracetam
• more trials...»

See full list of 297 Clinical Trials for Sclerosis

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User Interactive Forums

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Definitions of Sclerosis:

Any pathological hardening or thickening of tissue - (Source - WordNet 2.1)

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