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Lupus Erythematosus, CutaneousNCT00420121

European Society of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (EUSCLE)

An observational study of Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous and Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic, run by European Society of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus e.V. at 1 site in Germany.

Unknown status

Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

Official record
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Trial summary

Cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) is a disease with a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations and a variable prognosis. The aim of the study is to create a standardized evaluation of the different subtypes of this disease in order to receive an overview of the spectrum of clinical and laboratory features as well as… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
What is being tested?
laboratory analysis
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
How many people
300 participants
Where
1 siteGermany
Study dates
Jan 2007to Dec 2019
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Patients with systemic or cutaneous lupus erythematosus

Who may be able to join

  • systemic or cutaneous lupus erythematosus confirmed by histological analysis
  • written informed consent available prior to any study-procedures

Who cannot join

  • patients with conditions that are contrary to the above mentioned criteria

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Germany1 site
  • University of Muenster, Department of Dermatology

    Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, 48149

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About this study

Official title: European Society of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus

Cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) is a disease with a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations and a variable prognosis. The aim of the study is to create a standardized evaluation of the different subtypes of this disease in order to receive an overview of the spectrum of clinical and laboratory features as well as the therapeutic strategies for patients with CLE.

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Methods: A core set questionnaire has been developed in the course of the "European Society of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (EUSCLE)", and a total of 40 patients (32 females, 8 males) in two centres, Germany and Sweden, were included in this study. Results: CLE was diagnosed in 39 individuals (5 with acute CLE, 10 with subacute CLE, 13 with chronic CLE, and 18 with intermittent CLE) and one individual presented with a systemic manifestation of the disease. Furthermore, disease onset and duration as well as activity and damage of skin lesions using a modified CLASI were examined. Interestingly, 75% of the patients with CLE showed a positive history of photosensitivity, but only 62.5% exhibited characteristic lesions after standardized phototesting. Laboratory analysis revealed positive antinuclear antibodies in 50% of the patients, positive anti-Ro/SSA in 12 and positive anti-La/SSB antibodies in 8 cases. The predominantly used treatments included sunscreens (38 patients), topical steroids (31 patients), topical calcineurin inhibitors (12 patients), chloroquine (19 patients), hydroxychloroquine (11 patients), and systemic steroids (12 patients). Conclusions: The new core set questionnaire enables the clinician to characterize the different skin manifestations involved in CLE and to evaluate disease activity and reasonable treatment modalities. Furthermore, epidemiological data and laboratory features can be assessed for the various subtypes. In the future, this standardized evaluation might lead to the development of diagnostic guidelines and evidence based therapeutic strategies thus improving quality of care for patients with CLE.

Being tested
laboratory analysis
Keywords
standardized evaluation, core set questionnaire, epidemiological data, laboratory analysis
Medical subject headings
Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous, Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • laboratory analysisProcedure or surgery

    blood withdrawal for laboratory analysis

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Activity and Damage of Skin Lesions in Patients with Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus measured by the RCLASI Activity and Damage Score.

    The Total RCLASI Activity Score measures (i) the activity of skin lesions by evaluating the parameters "erythema", "scaling ⁄hyperkeratosis", "oedema ⁄Infiltration", and "subcutaneous nodule ⁄plaque" and/or (ii) the activity of mucous membrane lesions and/or (iii) the activity of alopecia.

    The Total RCLASI Damage Score measures (i) the damage of skin lesions by evaluating the parameters "dyspigmentation" and "scarring/atrophy" and/or (ii) the damage of scarring alopecia.

    Measured: Up to 12 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted9 Jan 2007 (estimated)
  2. Study startJan 2007
  3. Primary completionJul 2018 (estimated)
  4. Study completionDec 2019 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Retrospective
Enrolment
300 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00420121
Sponsor's protocol ID
2742-2
Status last verified
Feb 2017
First submitted
8 Jan 2007
Last updated
8 Feb 2017
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous and Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic, run by European Society of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus e.V. at 1 site in Germany.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 8 Feb 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Germany. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Activity and Damage of Skin Lesions in Patients with Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus measured by the RCLASI Activity and Damage Score. (time frame: Up to 12 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 8 Feb 2017.

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