Panniculitis linked to dermatomyositis
Panniculitis in Dermatomyositis
This research will see if people with dermatomyositis who develop panniculitis have distinct clinical or tissue (histologic) features compared with panniculitis from other causes.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 1 Year and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Strasbourg, France Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Strasbourg) |
| Trial ID | NCT07345949 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This is an observational, descriptive project led by the Dermatology Service at CHU de Strasbourg that enrolls patients aged 1 year and older who have a confirmed diagnosis of dermatomyositis and confirmed panniculitis. Cases with an established alternative cause of panniculitis (for example infectious or metabolic) are excluded. Clinical information, skin and subcutaneous tissue histology, and treatment histories will be collected and compared to published descriptions of other panniculitis types, particularly lupus-associated panniculitis. The goal is to characterize patterns that might help clinicians distinguish panniculitis due to dermatomyositis from other causes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are people aged 1 year or older with a confirmed diagnosis of dermatomyositis and biopsy-confirmed panniculitis without another identified cause.
Not a fit: Patients whose panniculitis is proven to be due to another cause (for example infectious or metabolic) or those without dermatomyositis are unlikely to benefit from this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could help clinicians recognize panniculitis in dermatomyositis more reliably and inform treatment decisions.
How similar studies have performed: Panniculitis in dermatomyositis is rarely reported in the literature—mostly single case reports—and there are no validated diagnostic criteria or treatment trials for this presentation.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Subject aged 1 year and older * With a confirmed diagnosis of dermatomyositis * With a confirmed diagnosis of panniculitis Exclusion Criteria: * Panniculitis for which another cause has been established, particularly infectious and metabolic panniculitis
Where this trial is running
Strasbourg
- Service de dermatologie - CHU de Strasbourg - France — Strasbourg, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Dan LIPSKER, MD
- Email: dan.lipsker@chru-strasbourg.fr
- Phone: 33 3 88 11 50 48
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.