Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Cohort of patients with systemic sclerosis at Brest University Hospital

Official title: Prospective Cohort of Patients With Systemic Sclerosis at Brest University Hospital and Constitution of a Biobank

Run by University Hospital, Brest · NCT05532865 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is collecting health information and samples from adults with systemic sclerosis to see how the disease affects their quality of life, pain, and disability over time.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment100 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Brest
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Brest)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 13, 2022
Main results expectedOctober 13, 2032
Study endsOctober 13, 2032
Registry record updatedJune 26, 2026
Trial IDNCT05532865 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults diagnosed with systemic sclerosis according to EULAR 2013 criteria.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are minors, under legal protection, or unable to provide consent will not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study involves a prospective cohort of adult patients diagnosed with systemic sclerosis. It aims to collect longitudinal clinical data and biological samples, including blood, stool, and skin swabs for microbiota analysis. Participants will also complete questionnaires assessing their quality of life, pain, and disability. The study is conducted at the reference center for rare autoimmune diseases at Brest University Hospital.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of systemic sclerosis and improve patient management through better data and biological insights.

How similar studies have gone: While similar cohort studies have been conducted, this specific approach focusing on systemic sclerosis and microbiota analysis is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Major patient with systemic sclerosis defined according to the EULAR 2013 criteria (see Appendix 1)
* Patient evaluated within the framework of the reference center for rare autoimmune diseases of the CHU of Brest.
* Patient affiliated to the social security system
* Patient having signed a written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Minor
* Patient under legal protection (guardianship, curatorship)
* Refusal to participate
* Patient unable to consent
* Pregnant or breastfeeding woman
* Hemoglobin (Hb) level \< 7g/dl

Where it's running

  • CHRU de Brest
    Brest, France
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.