Pilot Study of descriPtion of cicatriSation Rates of Digital Ulcers in Systemic scleroDerma
To make an updated inventory of digital ulcer care protocols in scleroderma patients and to specify the French data on monthly healing rates and local care with patients in care centers experience, and thus to know the impact of ulcers in different dimensions To evaluate the rate of healed digital ulcers at the end of the study
NCT04319120 — Scleroderma, Systemic
Status: Recruiting
http://inclinicaltrials.com/scleroderma-systemic/NCT04319120/
Investigation of the Effectiveness of Tai Chi Exercise Program on Trunk Endurance, Balance, Sleep, Fatigue, Anxiety and Depression in Scleroderma Patients: A Randomized Controlled Study
Because of multiple system involvement, patients with Scleroderma have complaints such as fatigue, sleep disturbances, functional limitations, skin deformations, pain, swollen hands and joint pain. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of Tai Chi exercise program on trunk endurance, balance, sleep, fatigue, anxiety and depression in patients with scleroderma.
NCT04214925 — Tai Chi
Status: Completed
http://inclinicaltrials.com/tai-chi/NCT04214925/
A Randomized, Placebo-controlled Phase IIa Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Subcutaneous Dupilumab in Localized Scleroderma
The DupiMorph study evaluates the efficacy of Dupilumab in localized scleroderma patients. Dupilumab is approved in the US and EU for the treatment of moderate/severe atopic dermatitis and since 2018 in the US for severe asthma therapy.
NCT04200755 — Localized Scleroderma
Status: Recruiting
http://inclinicaltrials.com/localized-scleroderma/NCT04200755/
The Effect of Physiotherapy Program in Scleroderma Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial
The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of physiotherapy and rehabilitation program on hand involvement of patients with scleroderma and to compare the effects of home rehabilitation program and rehabilitation program under physiotherapist supervision. At the end of the study, the rehabilitation program under the supervision of physiotherapist and home exercise program will be compared with the effects of these applications on range of motion, grip strength, function and sensation. Since there are a limited number of randomized controlled studies in the literature on this subject and there is no randomized controlled clinical study on the superiority of physiotherapist supervision and home program, it will contribute to the information regarding the rehabilitation of scleroderma patients.
NCT04179292 — Rehabilitation
Status: Completed
http://inclinicaltrials.com/rehabilitation/NCT04179292/
Assessment of the Prevalence of Olfactory Disorders in Systemic Scleroderma
Prospective monocentric study of patients with systemic sclerosis disease. The primary outcome is to define the prevalence of olfactory disorders (hyposmia and anosmia) in systemic sclerosis disease. The secondary outcomes are: - To assess the correlation of olfaction disorders with clinical and biological and factors related to systemic sclerosis patients. - To estimate the frequency of sinonasal disorders in patients with systemic sclerosis disease
NCT04178616 — Scleroderma
Status: Terminated
http://inclinicaltrials.com/scleroderma/NCT04178616/
Identification and Characterization of microRNAs Involved in Esophageal, Gastric and Duodenal Fibrotic Manifestations of Systemic Scleroderma
No studies have investigated the expression of miRNAs in Dig-ScS tissues. In the absence of specific treatment for this frequent impairment in this connectivity, the team proposes to study miRNA profiles in the esophagus and duodenum to identify new therapeutic targets. The team is studying the involvement of pro-fibrotic "key" miRNAs called "FibromiRs", including 3 miRNAs from the DNM3os locus (miR-199a-3p, miR-199a-5p and miR-214 - characterized by the host laboratory) associated with monitoring the response to TGF-β in fibroblasts and their potential interaction with pharmacological treatments such as nintedanib and/or PPARγ agonists. The approach is part of a pilot study that can lead to a larger project after validation of the hypotheses. It also seems interesting to make a precise anatomopathological description with a gradation of the digestive fibrotic damage in view of the paucity of medical literature in this field
NCT04148716 — Scleroderma, Systemic
Status: Recruiting
http://inclinicaltrials.com/scleroderma-systemic/NCT04148716/
Feasibility Trial of an Internet-based Self-management Program to Improve Disease-management Self-efficacy in Patients With Scleroderma: A Scleroderma Patient-centered Intervention Network (SPIN) Study
The Scleroderma Patient-centered Intervention Network (SPIN) is an organization established by researchers, health care providers, and people living with scleroderma (systemic sclerosis; SSc) from Canada, the United States, Mexico, Australia, France, Spain, and the United Kingdom. The objectives of SPIN are (1) to assemble a large cohort of SSc patients who complete outcome assessments regularly in order to learn more about important problems faced by people living with SSc and (2) to develop and test a series of internet-based interventions to help patients manage problems related to SSc, including a self-management program (SPIN-SELF Program). In the SPIN-SELF feasibility trial, eligible SPIN Cohort participants will be randomized to be offered the SPIN-SELF Program (in addition to usual care) or to usual care only. The SPIN-SELF Program was designed by SPIN members based on key tenets of behaviour change that have been successfully incorporated in programs for more common diseases and on patient input. It utilizes social modelling through educational videos of SSc patients describing their challenges and what they have done to cope with SSc, as well as videos teaching key self-management techniques. After an introduction to self-management and instructions on how to navigate the program, a short quiz comprised of one-item questions will direct patients to modules that are most relevant to their symptoms and disease management challenges. The program's modules address (1) pain; (2) skin care, finger ulcers, and Raynaud's; (3) sleep problems; (4) fatigue; (5) gastrointestinal symptoms; (6) itch; (7) emotions and stress; (8) body image concerns due to disfigurement; and (9) effective communication with healthcare providers. The aim of the SPIN-SELF feasibility study is to collect data to assess the feasibility of planned procedures for the full-scale trial; required resources; and scientific aspects of the study (e.g., withdrawal rate, outcomes measures). These data will be used to determine whether it is feasible to carry out the main trial or whether changes need to be made before conducting a full-scale RCT of the SPIN-SELF Program.
NCT03914781 — Systemic Sclerosis
Status: Completed
http://inclinicaltrials.com/systemic-sclerosis/NCT03914781/
Local Injection of Ozone Versus Methylprednisolone Acetate in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome of Scleroderma Patients. A Single-blind Randomized Clinical Trial
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common peripheral entrapment neuropathy, this study aims to investigate if, and to what extent local ozone therapy could offer symptom improvement in scleroderma patients with Carpal tunnel syndrome
NCT03742466 — Chronic Pain
Status: Completed
http://inclinicaltrials.com/chronic-pain/NCT03742466/
Pragmatic Clinical Trials in Scleroderma
Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) is an autoimmune connective tissue disease characterized by autoantibodies, fibrosis and microvascular injury and endothelial cell activation that results in vascular damage. Vascular injury induces both innate and acquired immune responses resulting in fibroblast activation and organ fibrosis. SSc may target multiple organs, including: skin, lungs, heart, vascularization, kidneys, the gastrointestinal tract and musculoskeletal structures. Mortality among scleroderma patients is significant, with a 3.5 standardized mortality ratio (SMR) in studies of prevalent cases. This mortality may be increased in the early years of the disease, reaching a SMR of 4 in a multinational inception cohort. In general, treatment strategies target involved organs as early as possible to avoid damage. Many treatment options are available for each manifestation, but evidence with respect to the order of treatment is scarce. Financial costs, the lack of proper outcome measures, difficulty to recruit patients as a rare disease, all prevent the development of new big clinical trials, oppositely to other common diseases such as stroke or cancer. The heterogeneous features of SSc may make trials challenging. The current guidelines available are the British guidelines (2017) , and the updated European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) guidelines, published in 2017. Management guidelines have some gaps regarding second-line treatment, combinations and there are no proposed algorithms. With the pragmatic trials, the investigators intend to fill the gap between the complicated randomized clinical trials and the observational studies. Using the treatments that have already been proved useful in SSc, in an open-label randomized way and based on some refined expert-made algorithms, will allow the investigators to establish the order in how to use them. Patients will be offered to participate with the collection of their clinical data and, if they give their consent, they will be randomized according to the algorithms. There will be an optional part of the study consisting in the collection of blood samples and skin samples for future research.
NCT03610217 — Scleroderma, Systemic
Status: Not yet recruiting
http://inclinicaltrials.com/scleroderma-systemic/NCT03610217/
Outcome of Myocardial Inflammation After Steroid Therapy in Thai Systemic Sclerosis Patients: an Open Label Study
Primary myocardial involvement is common in scleroderma, effected to pericardium, vascular, conducting defect and especially myocardium. Cardiac MRI is widely used for assessment of cardiac involvement in scleroderma, both structural and functional pathology. Cardiac MRI has a diagnostic accuracy of 85% for the detection of myocardial inflammation. Nowadays, the treatment of myocardial inflammation in scleroderma is uncertain. The investigator's study aims to define the cardiac outcome after moderate dose steroid therapy in the patients who have myocardial inflammation detection by cardiac MRI.
NCT03607071 — Myocardial Inflammation
Status: Completed
http://inclinicaltrials.com/myocardial-inflammation/NCT03607071/