Plain-English translation of NCT05122039 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Psoriasis research guide →PICASSO is a long-term research project that follows people who have recently been diagnosed with psoriasis. Researchers will check in with you every 2.5 years over a 10-year period to understand how psoriasis changes over time, what treatments work best, and whether psoriasis affects other parts of your health. You'll continue receiving your regular psoriasis care from your own doctor — this study doesn't test a new medication, but instead collects information and biological samples (like blood) to build knowledge that can help future patients.
Psoriasis is a complex condition that can affect people differently over time and sometimes increases the risk of other health problems. This study exists to better understand how psoriasis develops and progresses in real patients, and to identify which factors predict how the disease will affect each person's health in the future.
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You'll visit the research center at baseline and then every 2.5 years for up to 10 years. At each visit, the team will ask about your health history, do a physical exam, take measurements of your skin, and ask you to complete some questionnaires. They will also collect biological samples such as blood and possibly other tissues for a research biobank. Some participants will also have an ultrasound scan to check the health of blood vessels in the neck. You'll continue taking whatever psoriasis medications your regular doctor prescribes — the study doesn't provide or test a specific medication.
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Belgium
Sponsor
Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Enrollment target
~200 participants
Started
October 2021
Primary completion
October 2032
Age range
12 Years – 70 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in July 2024.
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Central contact
Tom Hillary, MD
Department of Dermatology, University Hospitals Leuven
Tell us you're interested and we'll help connect you with the research team. We'll walk you through what to expect first — no email needed to get started.