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Frequency of Tuberculosis in Psoriasis Patients

Completed
Conditions
Psoriasis Vulgaris
Tuberculosis
Registration Number
NCT06563635
Lead Sponsor
Bezmialem Vakif University
Brief Summary

Aim of this study is evaluation of patients receiving TNF inhibitor therapy in terms of tuberculosis at the end of 15 years in a single center.

Detailed Description

Aim of this study is evaluation of patients receiving TNF inhibitor therapy in terms of tuberculosis at the end of 15 years in a single center. TNF inhibitor therapy may increase the risk for tuberculosis infection. According to medical data in our hospital in last 15 years, tuberculosis rate of psoriasis patients receiving etanercept, adalimumab and infliximab will be compared.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
719
Inclusion Criteria
  • psoriasis patients receiving TNF inhibitor therapy
Exclusion Criteria
  • patients without TNF inhibitor therapy

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
tuberculosis ratepatients from June 2007 to January 2023, up to 15 years

number of patients with tuberculosis infection after receiving TNF inhibitor therapy

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Bezmialem Vakif University Hospital

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Istanbul, Turkey

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