Category: Research
Clinical Trial: Open-label Trial of Tofacitinib in Cutaneous Sarcoidosis and Granuloma Annulare
New clinical trial opportunity in New Haven, CT!
New Publication on Socioeconomic Factors and Sarcoidosis
There are many ways that patients can help advance sarcoidosis research and aid in finding a cure. For example, patients can host fundraisers in their hometowns, participate in clinical trials, and raise awareness about the disease. All of these efforts make a huge...
Tofacitinib for Prednisone Dependent Pulmonary Sarcoidosis Patients
The Oregon Health and Science University is leading a new clinical trial, Tofacitinib for Prednisone Dependent Pulmonary Sarcoidosis Patients. The purpose of this study is to learn more about treatment of sarcoidosis in patients who currently require corticosteroids. ...
A New Study on Smoking and Sarcoidosis
Scientists are working diligently to find the cause of sarcoidosis, but the answer is still unclear. They have uncovered evidence that suggests certain genetic and environmental factors are involved, but with so many factors coming into play, it is difficult to tell...
How Real-World Data Can Advance Research
Patients are often looking for ways they can contribute to the advancement of research for their disease. Luckily, clinical trials are a great way for patients to get involved in the research process. As of now, clinical trials are the most effective way to obtain new...
Using Patient Perspectives to Improve Care
Since sarcoidosis is a rare disease, doctors often lack the information they need in order to properly care for sarcoidosis patients. Scientists are working diligently to uncover the cause of sarcoidosis and develop a cure, but in the meantime, options for sarcoidosis...
What is a Sarcoidosis Disease Model?
Back in 2016, FSR began our Sarcoidosis Disease Model program with a Request For Applications for research projects that looked for a viable disease model for sarcoidosis. In the years since, we’ve awarded $1,050,000 towards multiple promising projects through a...
FSR Announces Additional Funding for Sarcoidosis Disease Model
FSR awarded an additional $300,000 towards our Sarcoidosis Disease Model program.This recent award brings FSR’s total investment in finding a viable disease model for sarcoidosis to $1,050,000 to date.A major limiting factor in discovering new insights into the...