Regulation of Inflammatory Genes in Psoriasis

Study Purpose

Psoriasis is a chronic and recurrent skin disorder characterized by marked inflammatory changes in the skin. An extensive cytokine network including generated by activated dendritic cells and T cells mediates the formation of psoriatic lesions. These immune-response parameters can be used as markers in the severity and management of the disease after further in-depth studies.

Recruitment Criteria

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

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Yes
Study Type

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Observational
Eligible Ages 19 Years - 99 Years
Gender All
More Inclusion & Exclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • - Clinical diagnosis of psoriasis.
  • - Must be age 19 or older.
  • - Must be Fitzpatrick skin type I, II, III, IV, V, VI.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • - Subjects who do not have photosensitive disease and are not on photosensitizing medications.
  • - Subjects with a history of keloids (who are more likely to develop hypertrophic scars following skin biopsy).
  • - Subjects who have an allergy to local anesthetics, antibiotics and/or anticoagulants.
  • - Subjects who are pregnant.

Trial Details

Trial ID:

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NCT03125655
Phase

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Lead Sponsor

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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Principal Investigator

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N/A
Principal Investigator Affiliation N/A
Agency Class

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Other
Overall Status Recruiting
Countries United States
Conditions

The disease, disorder, syndrome, illness, or injury that is being studied.

Psoriasis, Inflammation

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The Kirklin Clinic, Birmingham, Alabama

Status

Recruiting

Address

The Kirklin Clinic

Birmingham, Alabama, 35294

Site Contact

Wendy Cantrell

wcantrell@uabmc.edu

205-502-9960

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