Studies of the Pathogenesis and Natural History of Psoriatic Arthritis
Data Collection
Arthritis+10
+ Bone Diseases
+ Joint Diseases
Summary
Study start date: March 1, 1995
Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.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.
Protocol
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.999 patients to be enrolled
Total number of participants that the clinical trial aims to recruit.Eligibility
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria: person's general health condition or prior treatments.Any sex
Biological sex of participants that are eligible to enroll.Healthy volunteers not allowed
If individuals who are healthy and do not have the condition being studied can participate.Conditions
Pathology
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.
Study Centers
These are the hospitals, clinics, or research facilities where the trial is being conducted. You can find the location closest to you and its status.This study has 1 location
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
Bethesda, United StatesOpen National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) in Google Maps