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PsoriasisNCT01233583

Regulatory T-cells in Psoriasis Patients as Targets for Therapy

An observational study of Psoriasis, run by University of Aberdeen at 1 site in United Kingdom.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The aim of this study is to understand which therapies will suppress effector cells and promote regulatory T cells and To test whether patients with a better response to therapy and longer psoriasis-free periods develop a higher numerical ratio of regulatory to effectors T-cells and/or regulatory cells more able to… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 70 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Psoriasis
What is being tested?
Dovobet, neotigason, etanercept, adalimumab. infliximab
How many people
38 participants
Where
1 siteUnited Kingdom
Study dates
Jun 2010to Sep 2013
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 to 70 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Patients and control in this study will be identified and recruited from the department of Dermatology by clinical members of the study team.

Who may be able to join

  • • Male and female patients in the age range from 18 to 70 who are diagnosed with moderate to severe psoriasis.
  • Patients must be treatment free for at least 2 weeks for topical application and 4 weeks for systemic treatment of psoriasis.
  • Women of child bearing potential must be on reliable contraception.
  • Patients in whom a decision to treat with one of the following therapies has already been made based on normal clinical care:
  • Dovobet
  • Neotigason
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  • Narrow-band UVB
  • Etanercept
  • Adalimumab
  • Infliximab
  • 10 normal controls

Who cannot join

  • • Children below 18 years and patients over 70 years.
  • Pregnant and lactating patients.
  • Patients who are known to have immunosuppressive disease (e.g. HIV) or on any immunosuppressive therapy.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United Kingdom1 site
  • Burnside House

    Aberdeen, AB25 2ZR

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About this study

Official title: Enumeration and Functional Evaluation of Regulatory T-cells in Psoriasis Patients Before and After Treatment With: Calcipotriol/Betamethasone, Acitretin, Narrow-Band UVB and Anti-TNF Alpha Therapy (Etanercept, Adalimumab and Infliximab)

The aim of this study is to understand which therapies will suppress effector cells and promote regulatory T cells and To test whether patients with a better response to therapy and longer psoriasis-free periods develop a higher numerical ratio of regulatory to effectors T-cells and/or regulatory cells more able to suppress the effectors.

Read the detailed description

This is an observational study for the effect of different treatment options of psorisis on regulatory T-cells. Patients in whom a decision to treat with one of the following therapies (Dovobet, neotigason, narrow-band UVB and anti TNF alpha therapy) and agreed to take part in the study will be selected. Allocation of different treatments to patients is not part of the study. We will enroll 40 patients with moderate to severe psoriasis in the age range from 18 to 70. patients must be treatment-free for at least 2 weeks for topical application and 4 weeks for systemic treatment of psoriasis. females of child bearing potential must be on reliable contraception. Children below 18 years, patients above 70 years, pregnant and lactating patients and immunosuppressed patients are excluded from this study. Blood and tissue samples will be taken before and after treatment. We will also invite 10 patients who are receiving ellipse excisions of naevi, and who known not to have psoriasis, to provide control samples of distal skin beyond the margins required to demonstrate complete removal and control donation of blood.

Conditions
Psoriasis
Being tested
Dovobet, neotigason, etanercept, adalimumab. infliximab
Keywords
Regulatory T-cells, psoriasis, IL-10.
Medical subject headings
Psoriasis

What participants receive

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

  • Dovobet, neotigason, etanercept, adalimumab. infliximabDrug

    Dovobet ointment 15g/day for 6 weeks Neotigason capsule 50mg per day (oral) for 6 weeks Enbrel 50mg twice weekly subcutaneous injection for 6 weeks Humira 80mg week 0, 40 mg week 1 then every other week therafter subcutaneous injection for 6 weeks Remicade 3 separate doses of 5mg/kg intavenous injection for 6 weeks

Study groups in NCT01233583
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Betamethasone/Calcipotriol (Dovobet)patients in whom decision to treat with Dovobet by their dermatologist
Receives: Drug: Dovobet, neotigason, etanercept, adalimumab. infliximab
Acitretin (neotigason)patients in whom decision to treat with neotigason by their dermatologist
Receives: Drug: Dovobet, neotigason, etanercept, adalimumab. infliximab
narrow-band UVBpatients in whom decision to treat with narrow band UVB by their dermatologist
Receives: Drug: Dovobet, neotigason, etanercept, adalimumab. infliximab
Anti TNF-alphapatients in whom decision to treat with anti TNF-alpha(adalimumab-etanercept-infliximab) by their dermatologist
Receives: Drug: Dovobet, neotigason, etanercept, adalimumab. infliximab

What is being measured

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

  1. Clincal-immunological correlation of treatment outcome in psoriasis patients

    Primary outcome measures will be the first correlations of treatment outcome in psoriasis patients assessed by PASI score and PGA, with changes in the balance between Treg and effector T cells. This will test whether changes to this balance should be a major target for future therapies. In the short term, the results will also determine whether the balance provides a useful predictive biomarker for response to treatment. It is anticipated that the results will be disseminated through publications in high impact journals and presentation at relevant scientific and clinical meetings

    Measured: 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 posted3 Nov 2010 (estimated)
  2. Study startJun 2010
  3. Primary completionSep 2013
  4. Study completionSep 2013

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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
Case-control
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
38 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01233583
Sponsor's protocol ID
pRGF/009/10
Status last verified
Dec 2014
First submitted
2 Nov 2010
Last updated
3 Dec 2014
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Psoriasis, run by University of Aberdeen at 1 site in United Kingdom.

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 11 inclusion and 3 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Dec 2014. 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 United Kingdom. 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?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

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?

Clincal-immunological correlation of treatment outcome in psoriasis patients (time frame: 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 3 Dec 2014.

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