Eligibility Screening Form

Are you able to read and understand English?
Do you currently live in the USA or Canada?
Which best describes you?

Thank your for your interest in this study.
 According to your responses to the eligibility screen you are NOT eligible to participate in this study.

Parent or guardian of a child with JDM

Has your child been diagnosed with JDM?
Was your child living in the USA or Canada at the time they were diagnosed with JDM?
Is your child with JDM between the ages of 5-17?
Does your child have any other autoimmune diseases besides JDM? (An autoimmune disease is any disease where your immune system mistakenly attacks your body's own healthy cells and tissues. Examples of autoimmune diseases are: multiple sclerosis, Crohn's disease, lupus, type 1 diabetes, etc.)
Does your child have any other disease besides JDM that affects their muscles?

Thank your for your interest in this study.
 According to your responses to the eligibility screen you are NOT eligible to participate in this study.

You are eligible to participate in this study. Please continue to the Informed Consent page.

Informed Consent: Parent of child with JDM

Parent or guardian of a healthy sibling of a child with JDM

Is your child without JDM between the ages of 5-17?
Does your child have an autoimmune disease?
Does your child have any disease that affects their muscles?

Thank your for your interest in this study.
 According to your responses to the eligibility screen you are NOT eligible to participate in this study.

You are eligible to participate in this study. Please continue to the Informed Consent page.

Informed Consent: Parent or Guardian of a healthy sibling of a child with JDM

Adult with JDM

Have you been diagnosed with JDM?
Were you living in the USA or Canada at the time you were diagnosed with JDM?
Are you between the ages of 18-30 years?
Do you have any other autoimmune diseases besides JDM?
Do you have any other disease besides JDM that affects your muscles?

Thank your for your interest in this study.
 According to your responses to the eligibility screen you are NOT eligible to participate in this study.

You are eligible to participate in this study. Please continue to the Informed Consent page.

Informed Consent: Adult with JDM

Adult who does NOT have JDM

Have you been diagnosed with JDM?
Are you between the ages of 18-30 years?
Do you have an autoimmune disease?
Do you have any disease that affects your muscles?

Thank your for your interest in this study.
 According to your responses to the eligibility screen you are NOT eligible to participate in this study.

You are eligible to participate in this study. Please continue to the Informed Consent page.

Informed Consent: Adult without JDM