Active clinical trials for "Scleroderma, Localized"

Two treatment methods, ablative CO2 laser and intradermal hyaluronidase, will be combined to maximize the beneficial potential of each. Laser-assisted drug delivery (LADD) has been shown to be effective for the administration of medications in diverse skin diseases but not previously reported for the treatment of scleroderma-induced microstomia. By using this laser technique, the investigator can reduce the pain of typical hyaluronidase injections and reap the therapeutic benefit of the laser treatment itself. The investigator's goal is to create greater mouth mobility for chewing and speaking as well as improved oral hygiene, self-esteem, and overall quality of life. Each participant will undergo three separate laser sessions at 4 to 8-week intervals. Participants will also complete a follow-up visit three months after the last laser session to evaluate the response.

The purpose of the study is to determine the feasibility of a non-contact custom splint fabrication method for patients with chronic diseases suffering from hypersensitive skin or compromised skin integrity. Custom splinting by occupational therapists involves molding low-temperature thermoplastic material directly on patients' skin; however, skin sensitivity is a contraindication for splint fabrication. The study aims to recruit 10 male or female patients with either a diagnosis of scleroderma (SSc) or arthritis. A scan of the patient's hand and a 3D printer will be used to create a precise model of a patient's hand on which a custom splint will be fabricated. By taking this approach, traditional splinting is substituted by avoiding direct contact with the material on the surface of the patient's upper extremity. This technique creates therapeutic opportunities for underserved patients by expanding splinting options for patients with scleroderma and arthritis, and addressing the challenges associated with managing chronic diseases.

No studies have investigated the expression of miRNAs in Dig-ScS tissues. In the absence of specific treatment for this frequent impairment in this connectivity, the team proposes to study miRNA profiles in the esophagus and duodenum to identify new therapeutic targets. The team is studying the involvement of pro-fibrotic "key" miRNAs called "FibromiRs", including 3 miRNAs from the DNM3os locus (miR-199a-3p, miR-199a-5p and miR-214 - characterized by the host laboratory) associated with monitoring the response to TGF-β in fibroblasts and their potential interaction with pharmacological treatments such as nintedanib and/or PPARγ agonists. The approach is part of a pilot study that can lead to a larger project after validation of the hypotheses. It also seems interesting to make a precise anatomopathological description with a gradation of the digestive fibrotic damage in view of the paucity of medical literature in this field

To make an updated inventory of digital ulcer care protocols in scleroderma patients and to specify the French data on monthly healing rates and local care with patients in care centers experience, and thus to know the impact of ulcers in different dimensions To evaluate the rate of healed digital ulcers at the end of the study

The overall objective of the Scleroderma Registry is to support and promote the basic science and clinical research of this complex rheumatic disease at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS). The registry facilitates our understanding of the clinical features, pathobiology, genetics of Scleroderma. This will ultimately lead to a potential treatment for this currently untreatable condition.

Few data are available on scalp involvement in systemic scleroderma. Few data are available on the association between scalp abnormalities and features of systemic scleroderma Trichoscopy is a simple, reproducible, noninvasive examination that is part of the examination of hairy areas in routine dermatologic practice There is a lack of simple, noninvasive examinations to evaluate patients with systemic scleroderma The objective will be to evaluate the contribution of trichoscopy in the evaluation of patients with systemic scleroderma

The Morphea in Adults and Children (MAC) cohort is the first registry for both children and adults with morphea (also known as localized scleroderma) in the country. The purpose of the registry is to learn more about morphea, specifically: How morphea behaves over time How frequently specific problems occur along with morphea (for example, arthritis) Whether morphea has an autoimmune background

This observational study is being done to understand why people with scleroderma can develop pulmonary arterial hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs, abbreviated PAH) and a weak heart muscle (heart failure). The study will also help the investigators understand why people with PAH from an unknown cause (called idiopathic PAH, or IPAH) can also develop a weakened heart muscle. The response of the right side of the heart or right ventricle (RV) to standard PAH therapy in scleroderma-associated PAH and in IPAH will be assessed. Blood and tissue samples will be collected from research participants during participants' normal standard of care procedures. People with scleroderma-associated PAH or idiopathic cause (IPAH) who need a right heart catheterization may join this study.

This National Jewish Health (NJH) Investigator Initiated pilot study funded by the Shah Foundation will prospectively perform a non invasive lung function test called Lung Clearance Index (LCI) to determine if 50 scleroderma patients without evidence of lung disease who have evidence of small airway inflammation or impairment to airflow are more likely to develop ILD than those with normal vales.50 subjects will be enrolled from the Rheumatology practice at NJH and followed with phone interviews or Electronic Medical Record (EMR) record review yearly times 5 to determine if they have subsequently developed evidence of ILD or pulmonary artery hypertension.

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness and safety of the drug Gleevec (imatinib) as a new treatment for patients with active diffuse scleroderma. This drug has not been used previously to treat scleroderma, but it has been found to advance the treatment and life span of patients with a type of leukemia called chronic myeloid leukemia or CML. Gleevec acts on chemical signals in the cells that may decrease fibrosis (the hardening of the skin that occurs in scleroderma). It works by interfering in the process that activates many molecules that cause fibrosis, including TGFbeta (which may be a key part of disease activity in scleroderma). This study proposes to treat patients that have significant diffuse scleroderma with Gleevec for 6 months and investigate several measures of scleroderma disease activity before, during and at the end of treatment (0, 3 months and 6 months). This is a randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled trial: 20 patients will be divided into two groups in a 4:1 ratio, with 16 patients taking 400mg of Gleevec per day and 4 taking a placebo. The differences between the groups that will be measured include safety, Modified Rodnan skin score (mRSS), Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ), global assessments (100mm VAS) and changes in biomarkers in blood and skin biopsies.