NCT01604902

Brief Summary

PURPOSE - The purpose of this study is to identify and determine miRNA expression and their targets before and during biological treatment of psoriatic patients. HYPOTHESIS - Changes in the expression of specific miRNAs play an important role for the cytokine expression profile seen in lesional psoriatic skin. miRNAs may therefore serve as a potential target for future anti-psoriatic treatment as well as possible predictors of biological treatment response. PERSPECTIVES - The results from this novel research project will increase the investigators understanding of the underlying mechanisms leading to psoriasis. Furthermore it is possible that predictors of treatment response can be identified. Identification of biomarkers predicting treatment outcome will individualize patient care, reduce number of treatment failures and thereby have a tremendous socio-economic impact and increase the patients quality of life.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
10

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Mar 2011

Longer than P75 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

March 1, 2011

Completed
1.2 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 22, 2012

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 24, 2012

Completed
2.8 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 1, 2015

Completed
10 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 1, 2016

Completed
Last Updated

August 25, 2014

Status Verified

January 1, 2013

Enrollment Period

4 years

First QC Date

May 22, 2012

Last Update Submit

August 22, 2014

Conditions

Keywords

Psoriasis mRNA and miRNA

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • miRNA and mRNA regulation in psoriatic skin

    jan 2015

Study Arms (1)

Psoriasis vulgaris

Patients with psoriasis vulgaris who are going to be treated with biological drugs independent of this project(according to national guidelines).

Other: 4 mm punch biopsies

Interventions

4 mm punch-biopsies from lesional and non-lesional psoriatic skin at day 0 and up to four times after treatment at the following days: 4, 14, 28 or 84.

Psoriasis vulgaris

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 90 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Patients included are adults (\> 18 years) with psoriasis vulgaris who are going to be treated with biological drugs independent of this project.

You may qualify if:

  • Males and females aged 18 or above
  • Patients with psoriasis vulgaris who are going to be treated with biological drugs independent of this project.
  • A signed informed consent form prior of any study-mandated procedure.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Aarhus University Hospital

Aarhus, Region Midt, 8000, Denmark

RECRUITING

Biospecimen

Retention: SAMPLES WITH DNA

tissue: 4mm skin pinch biopsies for mRNA and miRNA extration.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Psoriasis

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Skin Diseases, PapulosquamousSkin DiseasesSkin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Study Officials

  • Line R OIsen, MD

    Aarhus University Hospital

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Lars Iversen, Prof MD PhD

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
CASE ONLY
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 22, 2012

First Posted

May 24, 2012

Study Start

March 1, 2011

Primary Completion

March 1, 2015

Study Completion

January 1, 2016

Last Updated

August 25, 2014

Record last verified: 2013-01

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