Armenian NAtionwide REGistry of Systemic Autoimmune and Autoinflammatory Diseases
Behcet DiseaseAntineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody (ANCA) Positive Vasculitis7 moreLongitudinal prospective multicenter Armenian registry of systemic autoimmune, autoinflammatory diseases with constitution of bio-banking.
The Effect of Music on Sleep Quality in Behçet's Patients
Sleep QualityBehçet DiseaseThe aim of this study was to evaluate effect of music on sleep quality in patients with Behçet's disease. The population of the study consists of behçet patients who applied to the Rheumatology outpatient clinic of Medical Faculty Hospital, who met the research criteria and agreed to participate in the study. The study will conduct in a randomized controlled experimental design with two groups. The sample of the study will be 50 behçet patients the music practice group (25) and the control group (25). The research will be carried out between December 2022 and December 2023. In this study, data will with collect Descriptive Information Form, Behçet's Syndrome Activity Scale (BSAS) and Richard-Campbell Sleep Scale (RCUI).
Tocilizumab for the Treatment of Refractory Behcet's Uveitis
Behcet SyndromeUveitisThe aim of this single-center prospective study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Tocilizumab (TCZ), humanized monoclonal antibody against IL-6receptor, in the treatment of refractory Uveitis of Behçet's disease (BDU), to verify its effects on decreasing the dose of cortical steroids, and to determine whether it can reduce BDU recurrence.
Tocilizumab for the Treatment of Behcet's Syndrome
Behcet SyndromeThis is a double-blind placebo controlled study targeting individuals with active Behcet's Syndrome who have oral ulcers and are resistant (have not responded after 4 weeks) to conventional treatments. Maximum allowable dose of colchicine (0.6mg twice a day) and stable dose for 4 weeks before enrollment. Prednisone or equivalent (< 10mg/day) permitted if dose stable for 6 weeks prior to enrollment. The study will investigate the safety of tocilizumab for this vasculitic condition in addition to its efficacy. The planned sample size is 30 participants per arm for a total of 60 participants. The study would be for 3 months, with a safety follow up at 2 months after study termination. Study participants will stay on their current treatments and either tocilizumab or placebo infusions will be given every 4 weeks in addition. Patients will be randomized to Actemra IV 8mg/kg Q 4 weeks X 3 doses or placebo.
Efficacy of Gevokizumab in the Treatment of Patients With Behçet's Disease Uveitis (EYEGUARD™-B)...
Behcet's UveitisThe objective of this study is to demonstrate the superiority of gevokizumab as compared to placebo on top of current standard of care in reducing the risk of Behçet's disease uveitis exacerbations
Efficacy and Safety Study of Gevokizumab to Treat Behcet's Disease Uveitis
Behcet's Disease UveitisThe objective of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of gevokizumab in treating Behcet's disease uveitis (BDU).
Golimumab for the Treatment of Refractory Behcet's Uveitis
Behcet SyndromeUveitisThe aim of this single-center prospective study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Golimumab (GOL), fully humanized anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α monoclonal antibody, in the treatment of refractory Uveitis of Behçet's disease (BDU), to verify its effects on decreasing the dose of cortical steroids, and to determine whether it can reduce BDU recurrence.
Stem Cell Transplantation in Ocular Lesions of Behcet's Disease
RetinitisBehcet's SyndromeThe purpose of this study is to find if autologous stem cell transplantation can stop the progression of intractable eye lesions of Behcet's Disease or even to improve it.
Dietary Interventions and Butyrate Production in Behçet's Patients
Behcet SyndromeA dietary intervention trial will be performed on patients affected by Behçet's syndrome. Three different diets will be compared, analyzing their effects on the gut microbiota composition, on endogenous butyrate production and on the general symptoms in Behçet's patients.
Uses of Tacrolimus in Behcet Disease
Oral UlcerBehcet SyndromeBackground: oral ulceration is the earliest and commonest manifestation of Behcet's disease (BD). Minor aphthous like ulcers (<10 mm in diameter) are the most common type (85%); major or herpetiform ulcers are less frequent. It is occurred about in Egypt; 3.6/100,000 % and high recurrence rate with traditional treatment. Colchicine is the first line of treatment in mucocutaneous manifestation of BD through its anti-inflammatory effect. Tacrolimus oral gel is safe and effective in treating aphthous ulcers in many diseases. Objectives: to compare the clinical efficacy of topical tacrolimus versus oral colchicine upon disease activity, pain and ulcer severity in oral ulcer associated with BD. Study design: A randomized double -blinded trial. Setting: Rheumatology clinic, Assiut University Hospital and Faculty of Dental Medicine, AlAzhar University, Assiut branch outpatient's clinic. Methods: 40 BD participants (> 3 months taken traditional treatment with persistent active oral ulceration). They have been equally randomized into either group I (Colchicine and topically applied Tacrolimus), or group II (Colchicine only). Measurements: Behcet's Disease Current Activity Form (BDCAF), Ulcer Severity Score (USS) and visual analog scale (VAS) pre-injection, then re-evaluated postinjection at four-time points (15 days, 1st, 2nd and 3rd months) and Determination of Natural Killer (NK) cells number in salival wash before treatment (at base line) and after the treatment (after 3 months)