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Pilot Study on the Effect of Adalimumab on Vascular Inflammation in Patients With Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating adalimumab, UVB Phototherapy, and 1 other intervention for Psoriasis and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 30 participants across 2 sites.
Detailed Summary
This study is to determine the effect of adalimumab on inflammation of blood vessels that could lead to heart attack in patients with psoriasis. Changes to the carotid artery and ascending aorta will be evaluated in patients treated with adalimumab (systemic treatment) and compared against patients treated with a topical treatment that does not affect the entire body.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Injection of adalimumab (80 mg followed by 40 mg at week 1 and 40 mg EOW thereafter for 15 weeks)
This intervention can be applied alone or in combination with topical treatment. It will be performed between Day 0 and Day 112. The investigator is free to introduce or modify the topical and/or UVB regimens at any time after screening.
This intervention can be applied alone or in combination with UVB phototherapy. It will be performed between Day 0 and Day 112. The investigator is free to introduce or modify the topical and/or UVB regimens at any time after screening. The investigator will prescribe to patients randomized in this arm a select topical product from the list: Calcipotriol, Calcipotriene, Dovonex, Tazorac, Tazarotene Anthralin, Corticosteroids.