Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Investigating heart disease risk factors in psoriasis patients

Official title: PSOCADIA: Prevalence and Risk Factors asSOciated With CArdiac comorbiDIty in psoriAsis

Run by Herlev and Gentofte Hospital · NCT04950218 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to see if certain heart-related markers can help predict heart disease risk in people with psoriasis.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment1000 (estimated)
SponsorHerlev and Gentofte Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Hellerup, Copenhagne)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 1, 2021
Main results expectedOctober 1, 2034
Study endsOctober 1, 2034
Registry record updatedSeptember 15, 2025
Trial IDNCT04950218 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 years or older with a diagnosis of psoriasis.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are unable to cooperate with the study or cannot understand and sign 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 study aims to explore the relationship between cardiac biomarkers and advanced echocardiography in patients with psoriasis. By enrolling a cohort of 1,000 participants, the researchers will assess whether these biomarkers can serve as prognostic indicators for cardiovascular disease. The study focuses on the shared inflammatory pathways between psoriasis and cardiovascular conditions, examining how these factors contribute to heart disease risk. The findings may enhance understanding of cardiovascular health in individuals suffering from psoriasis.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved cardiovascular risk assessment and management for patients with psoriasis.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have indicated a high prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in psoriasis patients, suggesting that this approach has potential based on existing epidemiological evidence.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients 18 years or older with a diagnosis of psoriasis will be invited to participate

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients not able to cooperate to the study
* Patients unable understand and sign informed consent

Where it's running

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

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How to take part

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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.