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Monoclonal Antibodies

Guselkumab for Scalp Psoriasis

Phase 4
Recruiting
Led By Raymond Cho, MD, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of California, San Francisco
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline and 9 months
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial looks at how an injection can reduce scalp psoriasis symptoms by blocking immune cells.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals with moderate to severe scalp psoriasis, indicated by a PSSI score of 12 or higher. It's not suitable for those who've used systemic immunosuppressives recently, are pregnant or breastfeeding, have severe immune deficiencies, active serious infections like tuberculosis, any current cancers, or men trying to conceive.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study focuses on Guselkumab and its effects on the immune cells in scalp psoriasis lesions. Specifically, it looks at how blocking IL-23 with this medication influences the condition.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Guselkumab may cause side effects such as injection site reactions (like pain or swelling), headaches, joint pain, stomach issues and potential increased risk of infections due to its impact on the immune system.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline and 9 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline and 9 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in psoriasis scalp severity index score (PSSI)

Side effects data

From 2020 Phase 4 trial • 1027 Patients • NCT03573323
8%
Upper respiratory tract infection
5%
Nasopharyngitis
1%
Endometrial cancer stage iv
1%
Injection site reaction
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Guselkumab
Ixekizumab
Ixekizumab Post-Treatment Follow Up
Guselkumab Post-Treatment Follow Up

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Guselkumab treatmentExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Guselkumab treatment for ~ 9 months
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Guselkumab
2015
Completed Phase 4
~5990

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of California, San FranciscoLead Sponsor
2,505 Previous Clinical Trials
15,237,545 Total Patients Enrolled
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLCIndustry Sponsor
159 Previous Clinical Trials
580,508 Total Patients Enrolled
Raymond Cho, MD, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of California, San Francisco
4 Previous Clinical Trials
90 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Guselkumab (Monoclonal Antibodies) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05858632 — Phase 4
Scalp Psoriasis Research Study Groups: Guselkumab treatment
Scalp Psoriasis Clinical Trial 2023: Guselkumab Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05858632 — Phase 4
Guselkumab (Monoclonal Antibodies) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05858632 — Phase 4
Scalp Psoriasis Patient Testimony for trial: Trial Name: NCT05858632 — Phase 4

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Has Guselkumab obtained regulatory authorization in the United States?

"Guselkumab has obtained a safety rating of 3, as this therapeutic intervention is approved and supported by Phase 4 trial data."

Answered by AI

Is there still availability for participants in this research project?

"This medical research, which was first announced on July 1st 2023 and recently updated on May 4th 2023, is urgently looking for participants according to clinicaltrials.gov."

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How many individuals have chosen to participate in this trial?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov presents evidence that this clinical trial, originally posted on July 1st 2023, is actively searching for potential candidates. A total of 10 patients need to be admitted from a single medical institution."

Answered by AI

Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
California
What site did they apply to?
University of California San Francisco
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
Met criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
0
3+

Why did patients apply to this trial?

scaring on my sclap. I would like to clear my psoriasis. I want to contribute to science development by volunteering. I'm also looking forward for the principle of beneficence hoping to address my medical condition.
PatientReceived no prior treatments

What questions have other patients asked about this trial?

How much is the pay?
PatientReceived no prior treatments
~7 spots leftby Jun 2026