Clinical trial No longer in our active list Observational Ages 18 and up

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.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment250 (estimated)
SponsorHerlev and Gentofte Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Hellerup, Copenhagen)
Trial IDNCT05989945 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

  • Department of Cardiology, Herlev and Gentofte University Hospital, University of Copenhagen
    Hellerup, Copenhagen, Denmark
    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.