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Study of Psoriatic Arthritis

Launched by NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ARTHRITIS AND MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SKIN DISEASES (NIAMS) · Nov 3, 1999

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Trial Information

Current as of September 08, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Lymphocytes Cytokines Apoptosis Psoriasis Genetics Psoriatic Arthritis

Description

Patients with known or suspected psoriatic arthritis will be evaluated at the Clinical Center. Studies will include characterization of the clinical and laboratory features of the disease, research studies of the natural history and pathogenesis, genetic studies, and determination of the patient's eligibility to enter experimental therapeutic protocols. Patients may be asked to contribute blood, skin or synovial membrane samples for immunologic and genetic research studies.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • INCLUSION CRITERIA:
  • Psoriatic arthritis (proven or suspected) or;
  • Family history of psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis (i.e. family members of patients with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis); and
  • Willingness and ability of the subject or guardian to give informed consent.
  • EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
  • Concomitant medical problems which would confound the interpretation of immunological studies.
  • Concomitant medical, surgical or other conditions for which inadequate facilities or funds are available to support their care at the NIH.

About Sponsor

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID, /ˈnaɪ.æd/) is one of the 27 institutes and centers that make up the National Institutes of Health (NIH), an agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). NIAID's mission is to conduct basic and applied research to better understand, treat, and prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases.

Contacts

JC

Jennifer Cobb

Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

Locations

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

People applied

Timeline

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Trial launched

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Estimated completion

Not reported

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