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Psoriatic ArthritisNCT05621369

Psorcast Mobile Study

An observational study of Psoriatic Arthritis and Psoriasis, run by Sage Bionetworks at 1 site in United States.

Active, not recruiting

Under way, not looking for participants. Everyone needed has enrolled. The study is still running.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to understand variation in the symptoms of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis using simple, scalable smartphone-based measurements. This study uses an iPhone app to record these symptoms through questionnaires and sensors. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
Participant self-assessment surveys, Psoriasis Draw and Psoriasis Area Photo
How many people
1,000 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
1 Jan 2022to 31 Jan 2027
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

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
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Adults with a compatible iPhone or iPod Touch who consent to particpate

Who may be able to join

  • Adult age 18 and older who consent to participate in the study
  • Own a compatible iPhone or iPod Touch device running iOS 12.2 or above
  • Be able to read and understand an official language of the country of participation

Who cannot join

  • Age 17 years or younger
  • Not a resident of the a country where the app is approved for use
  • Not have a personal (i.e., not shared) iPhone (4s or newer running iOS 8.0 or later)
  • Not be able to read and understand an official language of the country of participation

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Sage Bionetworks

    Seattle, Washington, 98109

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About this study

Official title: Psorcast Study: A Smartphone-based Study of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis

The purpose of this study is to understand variation in the symptoms of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis using simple, scalable smartphone-based measurements. This study uses an iPhone app to record these symptoms through questionnaires and sensors.

Read the detailed description

Psoriatic disease exhibits a spectrum of symptoms and can transition from psoriasis (PsO), largely affecting the skin, to psoriatic arthritis (PsA) involving widespread musculoskeletal inflammation. Early detection of the PsO-to-PsA transition and rapid administration of effective treatment is essential, as a delay in diagnosing PsA by as little as 6 months can lead to irreversible joint damage. This "ticking clock" paradigm drives the need for frequent monitoring and effective therapeutic intervention as early as possible to attenuate or possibly prevent disease progression. Using a suite of smartphone-based measurements in an app called Psorcast (psoriasis forecasts), we aim to aggregate weekly, symptom measurements from participants in a remote, longitudinal observational study to map the trajectories of treatment response and disease progression. In this study, we will explore measurements of psoriatic disease activity at least an order of magnitude more frequently (weekly vs. quarterly) than standard clinical practice or clinical trial designs. This study is not meant to provide a medical diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice. It is meant to provide a scalable, inexpensive, non-invasive and frequent measure and tracking of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis for research purposes.

Being tested
Participant self-assessment surveys, Psoriasis Draw, Psoriasis Area Photo, Finger and Toe Photos, Digital Jar Open
Keywords
Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriatic Disease, Health app research, mHealth research, Mobile health research
Medical subject headings
Arthritis, Psoriatic, Psoriasis, Skin Diseases, Collagen Diseases, Arthralgia

What participants receive

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

  • Participant self-assessment surveysBehavioural

    At enrollment, participants are asked to complete a baseline health history, family history, and a participant-reported symptom inventory.

  • Psoriasis DrawBehavioural

    Participants are asked to draw the location and size of psoriasis they currently experience. Participants are provided a body template onto which they can draw on their screen. Investigators estimate the percentage of body area affected.

  • Psoriasis Area PhotoBehavioural

    Participants are asked to take a picture of a representative psoriasis plaque and indicate the location of the plaque. They are asked to take a picture of the same area over time. The investigators are developing computer vision algorithms to assess the plaque.

  • Finger and Toe PhotosBehavioural

    Participants are asked to take pictures of the back of each hand and the top of each foot. These photos can be used to assess finger and toe swelling as well as psoriatic nail involvement. The investigators are developing computer vision algorithms to assess psoriatic nail involvement and digit swelling.

  • Digital Jar OpenBehavioural

    Participants are asked to internally and externally rotate the phone as it rests on a flat surface. Participants perform each direction (internal and external) and each arm (left and right) in turn. Gyroscope sensors measure the degree of rotation.

  • 30 Second WalkBehavioural

    Participants are asked to walk in a straight line for 30 seconds. Gait is measured by gyroscope and accelerometer sensors. The investigators examine step-dependent and sequence-dependent features from these sensors. The investigators apply feature selection and classifier algorithms to analyze these data.

  • Psorcast mobile applicationOther

    Participants complete all described behavioral interventions via a dedicated iPhone app, Psorcast.

Study groups in NCT05621369
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Participants with PsoriasisPeople who report a diagnosis of Psoriasis. Participants are invited via the Psorcast mobile application to complete the following assessments: Participant self-assessment surveys, skin assessments (Psoriasis Area Draw and Psoriasis Area Photo) and musculoskeletal assessments (Finger/Toe Photos, Joint Count, Digital Jar Open, 30s Walk).
Receives: Behavioral: Participant self-assessment surveys; Behavioral: Psoriasis Draw; Behavioral: Psoriasis Area Photo; Behavioral: Finger and Toe Photos; Behavioral: Digital Jar Open; Behavioral: 30 Second Walk; Other: Psorcast mobile application
Participants with Psoriatic ArthritisPeople who report a diagnosis of Psoriatic Arthritis. Participants are invited via the Psorcast mobile application to complete the following assessments: Participant self-assessment surveys, skin assessments (Psoriasis Area Draw and Psoriasis Area Photo) and musculoskeletal assessments (Finger/Toe Photos, Joint Count, Digital Jar Open, 30s Walk).
Receives: Behavioral: Participant self-assessment surveys; Behavioral: Psoriasis Draw; Behavioral: Psoriasis Area Photo; Behavioral: Finger and Toe Photos; Behavioral: Digital Jar Open; Behavioral: 30 Second Walk; Other: Psorcast mobile application
Participants without Psoriasis or Psoriatic ArthritisPeople who report no prior diagnosis of Psoriasis or Psoriatic Arthritis. Participants are invited via the Psorcast mobile application to complete the following assessments: Participant self-assessment surveys, skin assessments (Psoriasis Area Draw and Psoriasis Area Photo) and musculoskeletal assessments (Finger/Toe Photos, Joint Count, Digital Jar Open, 30s Walk).
Receives: Behavioral: Participant self-assessment surveys; Behavioral: Psoriasis Draw; Behavioral: Psoriasis Area Photo; Behavioral: Finger and Toe Photos; Behavioral: Digital Jar Open; Behavioral: 30 Second Walk; Other: Psorcast mobile application

What is being measured

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

  1. Results of participant self-assessment surveys

    Results of participant self-assessment surveys will be analyzed using descriptive statistics. These results may also be compared with other intervention results.

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 2 years

  2. Body surface area and location from the Psoriasis Draw assessment

    The investigators will quantify body surface area and psoriasis area hotspots across the cohort. These results may also be compared with other intervention results.

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 2 years

  3. Computer vision features from Psoriasis Area Photo assessment

    The investigators apply visual processing and classifier algorithms to analyze the images from the Psoriasis Area Photo assessments. These results may also be compared with other intervention results.

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 2 years

  4. Computer vision features from Finger/Toe Photos

    The investigators apply visual processing and classifier algorithms to segment nails and joints from hand and foot photos. These results may also be compared with other intervention results.

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 2 years

  5. Gyroscope and accelerometer sensor measurements from Digital Jar Open assessment

    The investigators examine rotational features from gyroscope and accelerometer sensors. The investigators apply feature selection and classifier algorithms to analyze these data. These results may also be compared with other intervention results.

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 2 years

  6. Gyroscope and accelerometer sensor measurements from 30-sec Walk assessment

    The investigators examine step-dependent and sequence-dependent features from gyroscope and accelerometer sensors. The investigators apply feature selection and classifier algorithms to analyze these data. These results may also be compared with other intervention results.

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 2 years

  7. Quantification and distribution of self-reported painful joints

    The investigators will quantify the self-reported painful joints and, in particular, compare to measurements from the 30-sec Walk and Digital Jar Open to identify correlations. These results may also be compared with other intervention results.

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 2 years

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. App usage data for assessment of participant engagement

    App usage data is used to gauge participant engagement throughout the study period. These results may also be compared with other intervention results.

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 2 years

Timeline

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

  1. First posted18 Nov 2022
  2. Study start1 Jan 2022
  3. Primary completion31 Jan 2027 (estimated)
  4. Study completion31 Jan 2027 (estimated)

Resources

More details

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

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
1,000 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05621369
Sponsor's protocol ID
202110921
Status last verified
May 2026
First submitted
10 Nov 2022
Last updated
1 Jun 2026
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: We will share the de-identified data from participants who opt-in to data sharing during enrollment and consent.

Publications

  • DE Webster, RH Haberman, LM Perez Chada, M Tummalacherla, A Tediarjo, V Yadav, E Chaibub Neto, W MacDuffie, M DePhillips, E Sieg, S Catron, C Grant, W Francis, M Nguyen, M Yussuff, RL Castillo, D Yan, AL Neimann, SM Reddy, A Ogdie, A Kolivras, MR Kellen, LM Mangravite, SK Sieberts, L Omberg, JF Merola, JU Scher medRxiv 2022.04.13.22273676; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.04.13.22273676

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Psoriatic Arthritis and Psoriasis, run by Sage Bionetworks at 1 site in United States.

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 3 inclusion and 4 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: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 1 Jun 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. 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?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

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?

Results of participant self-assessment surveys (time frame: Through study completion, an average of 2 years). The study lists 7 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05621369, which also lists 1 linked publication.

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 1 Jun 2026.

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