Plain-English translation of NCT01706692 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Psoriasis research guide →This is a long-term tracking study for people with moderate to severe psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis who are starting a new systemic treatment for the first time. Researchers want to understand how well different medications—including biologics like , , , and , as well as older systemic drugs like and cyclosporine—work over 5 years in real-world conditions, not just in controlled clinical trials.
While we know these medications work well in short-term studies, doctors need more information about how they perform over many years, how patients feel on them long-term, and which treatments work best for different people. This registry fills that gap by collecting real-world data from Swiss patients to guide treatment decisions.
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You will visit a dermatology clinic every 3 months for 5 years to have your skin and joints examined, complete questionnaires about how you're doing, and report any side effects. Between clinic visits, the study team will also contact you by mail about 9 times per year to check in on your progress. Your dermatologist will record information about your treatment doses and how well the medication is working for you.
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