Characterization of SSc-ILD patients and linkage to clinical outcomes

The purpose of this study is to better understand the development of scleroderma-related lung fibrosis (scarring)/ interstitial lung disease (ILD) and how certain molecular and cellular characteristics of scleroderma lung disease may be linked to clinical outcomes. Depending on your diagnosis date, study procedures may include screening form and questionnaires, physical examination, blood collection, high resolution computed tomography (hrCT), skin biopsy collection, and suture removal.