Investigating how psoriasis affects blood vessel health and platelet activity
Endovascular Health and Platelet Activity in Psoriasis
This study is looking at how psoriasis might affect heart health by checking how inflammation from the skin condition impacts blood vessels and platelets, helping us find ways to reduce the risk of heart problems for people with psoriasis.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11010765 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research explores the connection between psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory skin condition, and cardiovascular disease risk. It aims to understand how inflammation from psoriasis impacts the health of blood vessels and the behavior of platelets, which are crucial in the development of atherosclerosis. By examining the vascular endothelium and platelet activity in patients with psoriasis, the study seeks to identify mechanisms that contribute to increased cardiovascular risk and potential therapeutic targets to improve vascular health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with psoriasis who may also be at risk for cardiovascular disease.
Not a fit: Patients without a diagnosis of psoriasis or those who do not have cardiovascular disease risk factors may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new treatments that reduce cardiovascular disease risk in patients with psoriasis.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated a link between systemic inflammation and cardiovascular risk in psoriasis, suggesting that this approach has potential for meaningful insights.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- New York University School of Medicine — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Garshick, Michael Seth — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Garshick, Michael Seth
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.