Does initial experience with a group presentation of study result to research participants?
A group presentation to research participants is an efficient method of communicating study results to those who desire to be informed and was highly valued by those who attended. Prospectively planning for such presentations and greater scheduling flexibility may result in higher attendance rates.
This study confirms that serial STIR sequence MRI scans correlate with clinical disease activity. Inflammatory activity in the most inflamed muscle (as measured by SIR) reflects overall disease activity. SIR values obtained from MRI scans provide a useful measure of disease activity and may help in the monitoring and treatment of this condition.