Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 12 to 70

Long-term follow-up of patients with recent onset psoriasis

Official title: ProspectIve Cohort psoriASiS fOllow-up (PICASSO)

Run by Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven · NCT05122039 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is tracking people who have had psoriasis for less than three years to see how the disease changes over time and to find clues that might predict more serious problems later on.

More Psoriasis trials

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages12 Years to 70 Years
SexAll
Enrollment200 (estimated)
SponsorUniversitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Leuven, Vlaams-Brabant)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 20, 2021
Main results expectedOctober 19, 2032
Study endsOctober 19, 2032
Registry record updatedJuly 1, 2024
Trial IDNCT05122039 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adults and children aged 12 years and older who have had clinical signs of psoriasis for less than three years.

Probably not a fit

Patients who have had psoriasis for more than three years or are unable to provide informed 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

The PICASSO project is an observational cohort study designed to facilitate future research in psoriasis by creating a comprehensive biobank. Patients with recent onset psoriasis, defined as having the condition for less than three years, will be enrolled and followed for a decade with scheduled visits every 2.5 years. The study will collect extensive data on patient demographics, medical history, treatment details, and disease activity, while also performing biosampling for various analyses, including metabolomics and mRNA expression. The goal is to improve understanding of disease evolution and identify markers that may predict severe disease outcomes.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to better patient stratification and improved understanding of psoriasis, potentially enhancing treatment outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success in utilizing biobanks for chronic conditions, making this approach promising for psoriasis research.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Clinical signs of Psoriasis since \>3 years
* adults (70 years old or less) and children (\>12 years old)
* willing and able to understand and sign the informed consent (plus legal representative in case of a minor)

Exclusion Criteria:

* unwilling or unable to understand and sign the informed consent
* disease duration longer than 3 years

Where it's running

  • UZ Leuven
    Leuven, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Tom Hillary, MD — Department of Dermatology, University Hospitals Leuven
  • Study coordinator: Tom Hillary, MD
  • Email: tom.hillary@uzleuven.be
  • Phone: +3216337950

Similar studies

Other studies for the same condition or treatment. Recruiting studies are listed first.

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.