Guselkumab Therapy for Psoriatic Arthritis and Liver Health

Elucidating Shared Mechanisms Contributing to NAFLD and PsA Disease Severity With Guselkumab Therapy

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Psoriatic Arthritis
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Basic Science
Participants needed
20 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of California, San Diego · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for adults with psoriatic arthritis and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Participants will attend two visits to assess how treatment affects their liver, joints, and skin.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I have been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis
  • I have swollen joints or active enthesitis
  • I have psoriatic plaques
  • I am overweight or obese with a BMI of 25 or higher
  • I am starting Guselkumab therapy for psoriatic arthritis
  • I have elevated liver fat consistent with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

You may not be able to join if

  • I have used certain biologic medications for my condition
  • I have other chronic liver diseases
  • I have a history of significant alcohol use
  • I have serum creatinine levels above 2.0 mg/dL
  • I am pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant
  • I have a life expectancy of less than 5 years
  • I have a history of known HIV infection

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
While many studies examine Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), little is known about its progression to high-risk nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) in PsA patients. Shared disease mechanisms may explain the increased severity in PsA. This study involves two visits from PsA patients with NAFLD and active disease signs (e.g., swollen joint, enthesitis, or psoriatic plaque). It aims to assess…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adults with diagnosis of PsA fulfilling the classification for PsA (CASPAR) criteria. 2. Must have: 1 or more swollen joint(s) and/or one or more active sites of enthesitis 3\. AND/OR 1 or more psoriatic plaques 4\. No changes in the regular medication regimen within the …
Contacts

Monica Guma

8588226523

mguma@health.ucsd.edu

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