Examining the link between hidradenitis suppurativa and heart disease
Official title: HIDRAdenitis Suppurativa and HEART Disease
Run by Herlev and Gentofte Hospital · NCT05989945 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study is trying to see if heart health markers and tests can help understand the risk of heart disease in people with hidradenitis suppurativa.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 250 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Herlev and Gentofte Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hellerup, Copenhagen) |
| Trial ID | NCT05989945 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 years and older diagnosed with hidradenitis suppurativa.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are unable to cooperate with the study procedures or cannot provide informed consent may 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 cohort study aims to investigate the relationship between cardiac biomarkers, advanced echocardiography, and the severity of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) in a group of 250 patients. The study will assess whether these factors can serve as prognostic markers for heart disease in individuals suffering from HS. Given the shared inflammatory pathways between HS and cardiovascular disease, the research seeks to uncover potential risks and underlying mechanisms linking these conditions. The study will utilize advanced imaging techniques and biomarkers to provide insights into the cardiovascular health of HS patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved cardiovascular risk assessment and management strategies for patients with hidradenitis suppurativa.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have indicated a correlation between hidradenitis suppurativa and cardiovascular disease, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years * Diagnosis of HS Exclusion Criteria: * Patients unable to cooperate to the study and/or study examinations * Patients unable to understand and sign informed consent
Where it's running
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Department of Cardiology, Herlev and Gentofte University Hospital, University of Copenhagen
Hellerup, Copenhagen, Denmark Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Maria Dons, MD
- Email: maria.flarup.dons.01@regionh.dk
- Phone: +4560604780
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.