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PsoriasisNCT01077128

Greek Study of the Quality of Life in Patients With Psoriasis Treated With Adalimumab

An observational study of Psoriasis, run by AbbVie (prior sponsor, Abbott) at 61 sites in Greece.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Primary objective To evaluate the quality of life of Adalimumab treated patients over a period of 12 months Secondary objectives To evaluate the long-term efficacy of Adalimumab in patients with moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis as prescribed by the dermatologists in day-to-day clinical practice and in… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Psoriasis
How many people
500 participants
Where
61 sitesGreece
Study dates
Sep 2009to Sep 2012
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Patients treated with Adalimumab according to routine medical practice from hospital and private physicians.

Who may be able to join

  • Patients with moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis who are newly prescribed Humira (adalimumab) therapy (have never been treated with adalimumab before) and for whom the treating physician has made the decision that they are eligible for treatment with adalimumab in accordance with the terms of the local marketing authorization
  • Patients with moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis for whom Adalimumab is indicated and has been prescribed according to the current approved local SPC as long as the first administration of adalimumab is not older than two months and they have not had dose interruptions since the initiation of adalimumab, and the Investigator can provide all the needed source documentation including a completed DLQI questionnaire at the start of Adalimumab treatment.
  • Patient age ≥ 18
  • Patient is willing to consent to data being collected and provided to Abbott

Who cannot join

  • Patients who meet contraindications as outlined in the latest version of the local approved SPC
  • Patients who participate in another clinical/observational study
  • Patients who are not willing to sign an Informed Consent Form

Trial locations and contacts

61 sites in 1 country.

61 sites in 1 country

Greece61 sites
  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 43746

    Agrinio, 301 00

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 30197

    Amaliáda

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 30039

    Argos, 21200

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 29903

    Argyroúpoli

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 29819

    Athens, 10673

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 29949

    Athens, 11526

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 30804

    Athens, 16121

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 30806

    Athens, 16121

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 38324

    Athens, 16121

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 22385

    Athens

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 29826

    Athens

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 29966

    Athens

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 29991

    Athens

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 30106

    Athens

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 30107

    Athens

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 30181

    Athens

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 30470

    Athens

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 30086

    Chania, Crete, 73136

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 43744

    Chania, Crete

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 30794

    Crete, 71409

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 29937

    Crete

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 29959

    Crete

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 29969

    Crete

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 38334

    Drama

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 30801

    Florina, 53100

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 29919

    Giannitsá, 58100

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 30202

    Giannitsá

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 29970

    Glyfada, 16675

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 30013

    Glyfada, 16675

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 29823

    Glyfada

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 30193

    Halandri

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 30083

    Kalamaria

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 30143

    Kallithea, 17672

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 47262

    Katerini, 60100

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 38329

    Keratsini

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 30108

    Kolonaki, 10675

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 30009

    Kosmos

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 38323

    Larissa, 41100

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 38340

    Larissa

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 29822

    Livadeia

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 30180

    Makri

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 29834

    Mytilene

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 30469

    Mytilene

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 38326

    N.Heraklion

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 30032

    Neapoli

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 30104

    Pagkráti, 11634

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 29817

    Pátrai

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 29967

    Peiraius

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 38327

    Peristeri

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 30109

    Petralona

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 29824

    Smyrni

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 38325

    Thessaloniki, 54643

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 30769

    Thessaloniki, 564 29

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 30170

    Thessaloniki

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 38331

    Thessaloniki

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 38332

    Thessaloniki

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 38333

    Thessaloniki

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 38335

    Thessaloniki

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 38337

    Thessaloniki

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 30203

    Vári, 16672

  • Site Reference ID/Investigator# 29921

    Volos

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About this study

Official title: [E S] A Greek, Post-marketing, Observational Study of the quAlity of Life in Patients With Psoriasis Treated With Adalimumab - GOAL Study

Primary objective

  • To evaluate the quality of life of Adalimumab treated patients over a period of 12 months

Secondary objectives

  • To evaluate the long-term efficacy of Adalimumab in patients with moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis as prescribed by the dermatologists in day-to-day clinical practice and in accordance with the terms of the European marketing authorization.
  • To evaluate changes in patients quality of life according to treatment response over a 12-month period
  • To observe and assess the long term use and safety of Adalimumab as prescribed by the dermatologist in a normal clinical setting and in accordance with the terms of the European marketing authorization.
Read the detailed description

The aim of this post-marketing observational study in adult patients with moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis is to obtain further data on patient's Quality of Life and assess the impact of Adalimumab treatment on patient's quality of life in conditions of day-to-day clinical practice in Greece. This study will further assess the relationship between clinical outcomes and patient-reported outcomes. As this is an observational study, Abbott will not provide the study drug. Humira will be prescribed according to the routine medical practice. The participating physicians are free to determine the appropriate therapy for each patient and make treatment choices as deemed clinically necessary.

The Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) will be used to assess patient quality of life. The Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) total scores range from 0 to 30, with 0 corresponding to the best quality of life and 30 to the worst. The Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) has well-established reliability and validity as determined in several studies. Moreover, it is frequently used in clinical trials of psoriasis.

The physician's global assessment of disease severity (PGA) will be used to measure patients' disease status at the time of assessment. It is a 6-point scale measuring the degree of overall psoriatic lesion severity, and scores range from 0 (clear) to 5 (very severe).

Complementary, European Quality of Life-5 Dimensions health questionnaire (EQ5D) will be used as a measure of health outcome. This is applicable to a wide range of health conditions and treatments and it provides a simple descriptive profile and a single index value for health status. Health economic data will be collected by using European Quality of Life-5 Dimensions health questionnaire (EQ5D) questionnaire and data regarding patients hospitalisation due to psoriasis. Hospitalisation data will be collected 6 months before the period and throughout the observation period.

Moreover, this study will observe the current medical practice in prescribing Adalimumab in Greece and more detailed data on prescription behavior will be collected. Guidelines have been developed in order to ensure that the new class of therapy (biologic agents) is introduced in a systematic and planned way to achieve the greatest possible benefit to people with psoriasis and to facilitate safe and effective prescribing. However, many issues are not fully addressed, such as recommendation regarding the amount of time for wash out of previous antipsoriatic drugs and combination therapies. Such issues remain at the discretion of the healthcare professional. Since this is an observational study the patient will be treated in accordance with the physician's usual and customary medical practice. Thus, the following information regarding the use of Adalimumab will be collected

  • the previous systemic treatment history will be recorded including previous biological therapies that patient received, if any,
  • wash out periods prior to initiating Adalimumab therapy, if any
  • reasons for stopping previous treatment,
  • combination of Adalimumab with other topical or systemic antipsoriatic agents, if applicable

Furthermore, demographic data of patients suffering from psoriasis in Greece will be collected (age, gender, ethnicity) and disease data such as duration of the disease, involvement of nails or joints, geographic distribution of the disease in Greece will be collected.

Conditions
Psoriasis
Keywords
Psoriasis, Quality of life
Medical subject headings
Psoriasis

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

Study groups in NCT01077128
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Patients with psoriasisAll eligible patients with psoriasis treated with Adalimumab

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Mean Change of Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) Scores

    DLQI (Dermatology Life Quality Index) assesses symptoms and impacts of dermatologic diseases on quality of life. DLQI scores range from 0 to 30, with a higher score indicating a more impaired quality of life.

    Measured: 12-month period, (Month 0, Month 1, Month 4, Month 8, Month 12)

Secondary outcomes (5)
  1. Percentage of Patients Who Experienced an Improvement in Disease Severity as Determined by the Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Severity (PGA) Scores

    The Physician's Global Assessment of disease severity (PGA) was used to measure participants' disease status at the time of assessment. This tool is a horizontal visual analogue 6-point scale measuring the degree of overall psoriatic lesion severity, and scores range from 0 (clear) to 5 (very severe). The percentage of patients who showed an improvement from baseline in their PGA scores was recorded.

    Measured: 12-month period (Month 0, Month 1, Month 4, Month 8, Month 12)

  2. Mean Change in the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) Score by Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Severity (PGA) Response Groups and by Geographical Region

    The average change in the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) score during the 12-month study was analyzed by the Physician's Global Assessment of disease severity (PGA) response and also by geographical location of study participants. DLQI scores range from 0 to 30, with a higher score indicating a more impaired quality of life. . In this table, a higher number means a greater improvement in the participants' quality of life.

    Measured: 12-month period (Month 0, Month 1, Month 4, Month 8, Month 12)

  3. Percentage of Patients Reporting "No Problem" on the European Quality of Life-5 Dimensions Health Questionnaire (EQ-5D)

    EQ-5D (European Quality of Life - 5 Dimensions Questionnaire) is a standardized instrument for use as a measure of health outcome.

    It has two components:

    1. the EQ-5D descriptive system (i.e., the EQ-5D Index Score, comprised of five items), and
    2. the EQ-5D VAS. The EQ-5D Index Score has five dimensions of health (mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression). Patients reported either "problem" or "no problem" with each of the five dimensions of health. The EQ-5D VAS is a 20-cm scale with endpoints labeled "best imaginable health" and "worst imaginable health" anchored at 100 and 0, respectively.

    Measured: 12-month period (Month 0, Month 1, Month 4, Month 8, Month 12)

  4. Mean Change From Baseline of European Quality of Life-5 Dimensions Health Questionnaire (EQ-5D) Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Scores

    EQ-5D (European Quality of Life - 5 Dimensions Questionnaire) is a standardized instrument for use as a measure of health outcome.

    It has two components:

    1. the EQ-5D descriptive system (i.e., the EQ-5D Index Score, comprised of five items), and
    2. the EQ-5D VAS. EQ-5D Index Score has five dimensions of health (mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression). Patients reported either "problem" or "no problem" with each of the five dimensions of health. The EQ-5D VAS is a 20-cm scale with endpoints labeled "best imaginable health" and "worst imaginable health" anchored at 100 and 0, respectively.

    Measured: 12-month period (Month 0, Month 1, Month 4, Month 8, Month 12)

  5. Assessment of Long Term Use and Safety of Adalimumab as Prescribed by the Dermatologist in a Normal Clinical Setting and in Accordance With the Terms of the European Marketing Authorization

    An adverse event (AE) was defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a participant, which did not necessarily have a causal relationship with their treatment. Any worsening of a pre-existing condition or illness was considered an adverse event.

    Measured: 12-month period (Month 0, Month 1, Month 4, Month 8, Month 12)

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted26 Feb 2010 (estimated)
  2. Study startSep 2009
  3. Primary completionSep 2012
  4. Study completionSep 2012

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
500 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01077128
Sponsor's protocol ID
P11-984
Status last verified
Feb 2014
First submitted
25 Feb 2010
Last updated
21 Feb 2014
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Psoriasis, run by AbbVie (prior sponsor, Abbott) at 61 sites in Greece.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 21 Feb 2014. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 61 sites in Greece. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 21 Feb 2014). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Mean Change of Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) Scores (time frame: 12-month period, (Month 0, Month 1, Month 4, Month 8, Month 12)). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 21 Feb 2014.

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