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Bullous PemphigoidNCT04469582

The Association of Bullous Pemphigoid With Dipeptidyl-peptidase 4 Inhibitors

An observational study of Bullous Pemphigoid, run by University of Athens at 1 site in Greece.

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 The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.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

The investigators conducted a prospective study which included all patients diagnosed with biopsy-proven BP in the Dermatology Department of Attikon hospital between April 1, 2009 and December 31, 2019. 113 consecutive patients with BP were identified. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Bullous Pemphigoid
How many people
113 participants
Where
1 siteGreece
Study dates
1 Apr 2009to 31 Dec 2020
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: In the study included all patients diagnosed with biopsy-proven BP in the Dermatology Department of Attikon hospital between April 1, 2009 and December 31, 2019.

Who may be able to join

  • biopsy proven bullous pemphigoid
  • severe bullous pemphigoid
  • recent manifestation of bullous pemphigoid (last four months)

Who cannot join

  • non bullous pemphigoid
  • presentation of bullous pemphigoid more than four months
  • treatment with DPP4is more than two years

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Greece1 site
  • "Attikon" University General Hospital

    Athens, Attica, 12462

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About this study

Official title: The Association of Bullous Pemphigoid With Dipeptidyl-peptidase 4 Inhibitors: Α Ten-year Prospective Observational Study.

The investigators conducted a prospective study which included all patients diagnosed with biopsy-proven BP in the Dermatology Department of Attikon hospital between April 1, 2009 and December 31, 2019. 113 consecutive patients with BP were identified. The investigators included the patients with type 2 diabetes and investigated the percentage of patients who were under treatment with DPP4-is. The specific DPP4-i prescribed was also documented.Medical information including patients' age, sex, other comorbidities and concomitant medications were also recorded. Furthermore, the investigators evaluated the effect of different types of treatment (topical steroids, systemic corticosteroids, immunosuppressive agents) on bullous pemphigoid.

Read the detailed description

Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is the most common chronic autoimmune skin disease which is characterized by the presentation of subepidermical blisters and mostly affects elderly patients . Recent studies have suggested that dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors (DPP-4is), an incretin-based drug for type 2 diabetes, as possible predisposing agents of BP . The objective of the study was to estimate the association between the use of DPP-4is and the development of BP in the setting of a tertiary university hospital and to raise awareness for everyday clinical practice, both among dermatologists as well as all physicians following patients with diabetes The study was designed as an observational prospective study.In the study included all patients who received a new diagnosis of BP and hospitalized in the Dermatology Department of our hospital between April 1, 2009 and December 31, 2019 Inclusion Criteria included a) biopsy proven bullous pemphigoid b) severe bullous pemphigoid c) recent manifestation of bullous pemphigoid (last four months).Exclusion Criteria included a) non bullous pemphigoid b) presentation of bullous pemphigoid more than four months c) treatment with DPP4is more than two years.

Overall, 113 consecutive patients with the diagnosis of BP were enrolled in the study.The investigators reviewed the percentage of patients with type 2 diabetes among all patients with BP.The number of patients who were under treatment with DPP4-is and the specific type of DPP4-is prescribed were also examined.

Medical subject headings
Pemphigoid, Bullous

What is being measured

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

  1. Τhe correlation between the use of DPP-4is and the development of Bullous pemphigoid

    The investigators assessed the percentage of patients who were under treatment with DPP4-is among patients with bullous pemphigoid

    Measured: baseline

Timeline

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

  1. First posted14 Jul 2020
  2. Study start1 Apr 2009
  3. Primary completion9 Sep 2020
  4. Study completion31 Dec 2020 (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
Prospective
Enrolment
113 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04469582
Sponsor's protocol ID
BP-DPP4is
Status last verified
Sep 2020
First submitted
9 Jul 2020
Last updated
23 Sep 2020
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Bullous Pemphigoid, run by University of Athens at 1 site in Greece.

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 3 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 23 Sep 2020. 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 Greece. 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?

Τhe correlation between the use of DPP-4is and the development of Bullous pemphigoid (time frame: baseline). 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 23 Sep 2020; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.

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