Registry for safety of systemic treatments in psoriasis

Spanish Registry of Systemic Treatments in Psoriasis

Observational Fundación Academia Española de Dermatología · NCT02075697

This study looks at the safety of different treatments for psoriasis, comparing those using biologic medications to those on traditional drugs, to see how they affect patients over time.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment3500 (estimated)
SexAll
SponsorFundación Academia Española de Dermatología Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsinfliximab, efalizumab, adalimumab, rituximab, ustekinumab, methotrexate
Locations13 sites (Badalona, Barcelona and 12 other locations)
Trial IDNCT02075697 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

The Spanish Registry for Adverse Events of Biological Therapies in Dermatology (BIOBADADERM) aims to study the safety of systemic therapies in psoriasis patients. This observational cohort study compares patients receiving biologic treatments, such as infliximab and etanercept, with those starting nonbiologic systemic treatments like methotrexate. The registry, managed by the Foundation of the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, collects data on adverse events to identify their frequency and any unexpected occurrences over time. It is part of a European network for sharing patient data treated with biologics.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include psoriasis patients who are beginning treatment with either biologic or nonbiologic systemic therapies.

Not a fit: Patients who are not starting a new systemic treatment or those planning to relocate in the near future may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the understanding of the safety profiles of various systemic treatments for psoriasis, leading to better patient care.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have successfully utilized similar registry approaches to monitor the safety of biologic therapies in various conditions, indicating a promising methodology.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* For biologics group: all consecutive psoriasis patients who begin any biological therapy
* For classic systemic group: the next psoriasis patients who begin, for the first time, a nonbiologic systemic treatment (after including a patient in the biologics group)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Intention of moving to a different geographic area in the next three months

Where this trial is running

Badalona, Barcelona and 12 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Psoriasispsoriasisbiologic therapyinfliximabetanerceptefalizumabadalimumabustekinumab
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.