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Cohort of Patients With Systemic Sclerosis Within the Framework of the RESO Reference Centre

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Scleroderma
Systemic Sclerosis
Interventions
Biological: Blood samples
Other: Biopsy
Other: Bronchoalveolar samples
Registration Number
NCT04265144
Lead Sponsor
University Hospital, Bordeaux
Brief Summary

Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare form of connective tissue disease characterized by vascular involvement and the intensity of fibrosis. The lack of available treatment is largely due to the very fragmented understanding of the pathophysiology of SSc. However, one of the keys to conducting quality research on this disease remains the development of well-documented patient cohorts with reliable biological samples. The main objective of this cohort is to study the natural progression of SSc in a cohort of patients followed over 5 years.

Detailed Description

Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare form of connective tissue disease characterized by vascular involvement and the intensity of fibrosis. Its prevalence and incidence are difficult to assess, however, in France, a population survey conducted in Seine-St-Denis calculated a prevalence of 161 cases per million inhabitants.

The pathophysiology of SSc, the exact etiology of which remains unknown, involves an interaction between genetic and environmental factors. Its evolution can impact the aesthetic, functional and even vital prognosis of the affected patient.Within the analysis of SSc pathophysiology, a " very early systemic sclerosis " form of disease has been defined according to the presence of Raynaud's phenomenon and auto-antibodies in blood sample (ACAN positivity (≥1/160) with anti-Scl70, anti-centromere or anti-ARNPolIII specificity).

At present, no treatment to control this disease is available. The lack of available treatment is largely due to the very fragmented understanding of the pathophysiology of SSc. However, one of the keys to research remains the development of well-documented patient cohorts with quality biological samples. The investigators had the opportunity to start a major work on this plan with the VISS study (Vasculopathy and Inflammation in Systemic Scleroderma study) in 2012 as part of a project promoted by the University Hospital of Bordeaux (NCT02562079). This project has paved the way for many local, national and international collaborations. It has made it possible to structure and federate various partners of the Bordeaux University Hospital around translational research on SSc.

The investigators wish to continue our research and collaborations by further strengthening our expertise in the collection of rare and valuable biological samples for this disease.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
500
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patient over 18 years old
  • Patient with systemic scleroderma according to the ACR/EULAR 2013 criteria, or with a " very early systemic sclerosis " defined by the presence of Raynaud's phenomenon and auto-antibodies in blood sample (ACAN positivity (≥1/160) with anti-Scl70, anti-centromere or anti-ARNPolIII specificity).
  • Person affiliated or benefiting from a social security scheme.
  • Free, informed and written consent signed by the participant and the investigator (no later than the day of inclusion and prior to any review required by the research)
Exclusion Criteria
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding woman
  • Patient under guardianship, curatorship or any other legal protection regime

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
subjects SSc diagnosedBlood samplesPatient with systemic scleroderma according to the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) / EULAR 2013 criteria
subjects SSc diagnosedBiopsyPatient with systemic scleroderma according to the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) / EULAR 2013 criteria
subjects SSc diagnosedBronchoalveolar samplesPatient with systemic scleroderma according to the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) / EULAR 2013 criteria
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change of the main clinical characteristics of scleroderma patientsAt baseline (Day 0) and 60 months after baseline

Worsening of the SSc according to the onset of a renal crisis (according to arterial hypertension \> 150/85 mm Hg ), a pulmonary arterial hypertension (identified with a right heart catheterization), or an interstitial lung disease (identified with a chest CT-scan).

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Proportion of pulmonary arterial hypertension diagnosis in SSc patientsAt baseline (Day 0) and 60 months after baseline
Mean of Rodnan score for the evaluation of disease activity for SSc patients, with higher values mean higher disease activity.At baseline (Day 0) and 60 months after baseline

(Min value: 0 - Max value: 51)

Proportion of renal crisis diagnosis in SSc patientsAt baseline (Day 0) and 60 months after baseline
Proportion of therapeutic strategies set up for SSc patientsAt baseline (Day 0) and 60 months after baseline
Proportion of interstitial lung disease diagnosis in SSc patientsAt baseline (Day 0) and 60 months after baseline
Mean of Diffusing capacity (DLCO) for the evaluation of disease activity for SSc patientsAt baseline (Day 0) and 60 months after baseline
Mean of Forced vital capacity (FVC) for the evaluation of disease activity for SSc patientsAt baseline (Day 0) and 60 months after baseline

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

CHU de Bordeaux - service de rhumatologie

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Bordeaux, France

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