Immunogenetic Mechanisms in Behcet's Disease
Behcet's DiseaseUveitisBackground: - Uveitis, the inflammation of the interior of the eye, is responsible for numerous new cases of legal blindness every year. Uveitis can be caused by Beh(SqrRoot)(Beta)et s disease (BD), a chronic inflammatory disorder that can affect the eye, mucous membranes, and other body organs such as the joints, intestinal tract, blood vessels, and central nervous system. Objectives: The purpose of this study is to see how genes affect Beh(SqrRoot)(Beta)et s disease and if there are differences in Beh(SqrRoot)(Beta)et s disease among people of different backgrounds. Eligibility: Individuals who have a diagnosis of BD and are enrolled in another NIH study. Individuals who are willing to donate blood for the purposes of this research study and who are willing to have their blood stored for possible future/other research purposes. Design: As part of the study, blood samples will be drawn from participants when an exacerbation in disease activity occurs and before and after any significant change in treatment for BD. No treatments will be provided in this study.
Etanercept: Single Blind Control Study in Ocular Manifestations of Behcet's Disease
Behcet SyndromeUveal DiseaseThe purpose of this study is to find if Etanercept can improve the outcome of ocular lesions of Behcet's Disease treated with Methotrexate and Prednisolone
Flucinolone Acetonide Implant for Treating Refractory Ocular Behcet's Disease
Ocular Behcet's Disease,Non-Infectious Uveitis1 moreObjectives: To describe the safety and efficacy of intravitreal flucinolone acetonide implants in the management of patients having refractory ocular Behcet's disease Hypothesis: A descriptive observational study Study design: A 1-year, multi-center (including four Korean medical centers) observational study
The Efficacy of Methylprednisolone in the Treatment of Patients With Ocular Involvement in Behcet's...
Behcet's DiseaseThe goal of this study is to examine the efficacy of 1gram/day intravenous pulses of methylprednisolone on 3 consecutive days in Behcet's patients with ocular involvement. A total of 34 Behcet's patients referring to Behcet's clinic in Shariati hospital whose problem was confirmed with new international criteria of Behcet's disease (ICBD) will be randomly assigned into one of the two equal groups of intervention or control. Behcet's patients are those with ocular involvement who were under the same cytotoxic treatment with cyclophosphamide and azathioprine. For the patients in the intervention group, intravenous infusion of 1000 mg methylprednisolone in 100cc D/w 5% or 100cc D/w5% on 3 consecutive days will be added to treatment diet. Then treatment will begin with oral prednisolone, 0.5 mg/kg. After that, all the patients were followed up with no other therapeutic intervention by study group. The patients will be visited every 2 months by an ophthalmologist and study group for 6 months in 3 settings. To estimate the ocular inflammation of patients, we use visual acuity, retinal and ocular posterior chamber inflammation index.
Anti IL-18 (GSK1070806) in Behcet's Disease
Behcet's DiseaseThe primary outcome measure of the study is to demonstrate the safety and tolerability of GSK1070806 in the Behcet's disease population at 24 weeks, with biochemical and clinical efficacy and mechanistic studies to further explore the pathogenesis of Behcet's disease important secondary and exploratory outcomes.
Diode Laser Versus Topical Corticosteroids in Management of Oral Ulcers in Behcet's Disease
AutoimmuneBehcet SyndromeLaser therapy is increasingly showing promising results in dental field including oral ulcers.This trial will assess the usefulness of Diode Laser compared to corticosteroid on oral ulcers of patients diagnosed with Behcet's disease.
Special Investigation in Patients With Intestinal Behcet's Disease (All Case Investigation)
Behcet's DiseaseThis investigation was conducted to obtain the following information regarding the use of Adalimumab (Humira®) 40mg Syringe 0.8mL for Subcutaneous Injection in patients with Intestinal Behcet's Disease. Incidence and conditions of occurrence of adverse reactions in clinical practice Factors likely to affect the safety and effectiveness
A Prospective, Mono-Country and Multi-center Study to Observe Safety and Effectiveness of Adalimumab...
Intestinal Behcet's Disease (BD)This study evaluates the safety profile and effectiveness of adalimumab in Korean intestinal Behcet's disease (BD) patients in routine clinical practice.
Behçet's Disease and Eosinophil Cationic Protein
Behçet's DiseaseEosinophil cationic protein (ECP) is a matrix protein of eosinophils and has been reported to reflect eosinophil activity. Few studies have examined the role of eosinophils in the pathogenesis of Behçet's disease. The purpose of the present study is to investigate the serum ECP levels in BD and its relation to clinical activity.
Assessment of Endocan Serum Levels in Patients With Behcet Disease
BehçetThe aim of our study was to assess serum endocan levels in patients with Behcet disease and to correlate it with various disease clinical and laboratory parameters of disease activity as well as carotid intima media thickness.