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Monoclonal Antibodies

Guselkumab for Psoriasis (PAMPA Trial)

Phase 4
Recruiting
Led By Jose Scher, MD
Research Sponsored by NYU Langone Health
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Psoriasis diagnosis (per dermatologist) for at least 2 years (in at least 30% of participants)
18 years old or older
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up year 2
Awards & highlights

PAMPA Trial Summary

This trial will test whether the intervention of Guselkumab will reduce the risk for developing psoriatic arthritis in high-risk psoriasis patients.

Who is the study for?
Adults with psoriasis for over 2 years, a body surface area affected by psoriasis greater than 3%, and specific ultrasound findings are eligible. They must be able to consent and not have other joint conditions, active cancer, signs of inflammatory joint issues, or be on certain immune-suppressing drugs.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial is testing Guselkumab against a placebo in high-risk psoriasis patients across multiple centers in North America. It aims to see if the drug can reduce musculoskeletal ultrasound abnormalities and prevent arthritis linked to psoriasis after two years.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects of Guselkumab may include reactions at the injection site, infections due to lowered immunity, headaches, stomach pain, and allergic reactions among others.

PAMPA Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I have been diagnosed with psoriasis by a dermatologist for at least 2 years.
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I am 18 years old or older.
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I am 18 years old or older.

PAMPA Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~year 2
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and year 2 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 Musculoskeletal, Power Doppler Ultrasound (MSK-PDUS) Composite Score
Arthritis, Psoriatic
Secondary outcome measures
Achieved IGA mod 2011 Score
Change in EuroQol-5D (EQ-5D) Score
Change in Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy (FACIT) Scale
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Side effects data

From 2020 Phase 4 trial • 1027 Patients • NCT03573323
9%
Injection site reaction
8%
Upper respiratory tract infection
7%
Nasopharyngitis
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Ixekizumab
Guselkumab
Ixekizumab Post-Treatment Follow Up
Guselkumab Post-Treatment Follow Up

PAMPA Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Placebo Group
Group I: Guselkumab + Topicals (GUS)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Standard-of-Care Therapy (SOC)Active Control1 Intervention
In this third, non-randomized arm, patients would continue treatment with topical therapy or UVB, as part of our ongoing natural history of disease registries. This arm will include participants fulfilling RM-PsASon criteria but also those that do not (to serve as "negative" controls).
Group III: Placebo + Topicals (PBO)Placebo Group2 Interventions
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?

NYU Langone HealthLead Sponsor
1,368 Previous Clinical Trials
839,376 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Psoriasis
1,022 Patients Enrolled for Psoriasis
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLCIndustry Sponsor
159 Previous Clinical Trials
580,168 Total Patients Enrolled
4 Trials studying Psoriasis
15,890 Patients Enrolled for Psoriasis
Jose Scher, MDPrincipal InvestigatorNYU Langone Health
3 Previous Clinical Trials
1,046 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Psoriasis
1,022 Patients Enrolled for Psoriasis

Media Library

Guselkumab (Monoclonal Antibodies) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05004727 — Phase 4
Psoriasis Research Study Groups: Placebo + Topicals (PBO), Standard-of-Care Therapy (SOC), Guselkumab + Topicals (GUS)
Psoriasis Clinical Trial 2023: Guselkumab Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05004727 — Phase 4
Guselkumab (Monoclonal Antibodies) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05004727 — 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 attained regulatory authorization from the FDA?

"As this treatment holds an approved Phase 4 status, our analysis gave guselkumab a score of 3 in terms of safety."

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How many facilities are actively managing this trial?

"This clinical trial has enlisted 5 institutions for participation, such as NYU Langone Health in New york, Memorial University in Saint John's, and the URMC of Rochester. Five additional locations are also participating."

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Is this research the first of its kind?

"Since its inception in 2018, Guselkumab has been subject to intense research. Janssen Research & Development, LLC sponsored the first study regarding this drug which had 1406 participants. Following a successful Phase 2 and 3 trial period, 19 ongoing studies involving 287 cities and 57 nations are examining the efficacy of Guselkumab today."

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What is the objective of this experiment?

"This trial will measure its efficacy by evaluating the Change in Musculoskeletal, Power Doppler Ultrasound (MSK-PDUS) Composite Score over a two year period. Secondary outcomes being tracked include Percentage of Patients Transitioning to Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) by Modified CASPAR Criteria at Year 1 and Madrid Sonographic Enthesis Index (MASEI), as well as EuroQol-5D (EQ-5D). To meet criteria for PsA diagnosis, participants must have inflammatory articular disease plus three points from psoriasis history or family history, typical psoriatic nail"

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Does this experiment currently have any space for new participants?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov details that this medical trial is currently looking to recruit 350 participants from 5 different sites, and was first advertised on February 16th 2022 with an update posted September 29th 2022."

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What further investigations have been undertaken regarding Guselkumab?

"Guselkumab was initially tested at the Harmony Medical Research Institute, Inc. in 2018 and has since seen 18344 completed trials. Currently there are 19 live clinical studies taking place primarily in New york City."

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How many test subjects are being monitored for this scientific inquiry?

"350 individuals who fit the pre-defined requirements are needed to partake in this medical experiment. Patients can take part from NYU Langone Health, New york and Memorial University located in Saint John's, Newfoundland and Labrador."

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Who else is applying?

How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
Memorial University
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
Did not meet criteria
~152 spots leftby Dec 2025