Status:

COMPLETED

Transitioning From Cyclosporine to Alefacept in Psoriasis

Lead Sponsor:

University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey

Collaborating Sponsors:

Biogen

Conditions:

Psoriasis

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-80 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to devise a safe and effective method for transitioning patients from cyclosporine to alefacept.

Detailed Description

The purpose of this study is to devise a safe and effective method for transitioning patients from cyclosporine to alefacept. Patients in the study are well controlled on cyclosporine and desire to sw...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion Criteria
  • Adult psoriasis patients (18 to 80 years old), who are well controlled on cyclosporine (Static PGA score of mild, minimal or clear) and who need or desire to stop cyclosporine and start alefacept.
  • Exclusion Criteria
  • CD4 \<400
  • Active infection (other than trivial URI, etc.)
  • History of AIDS or Hepatitis B, C
  • Inability to understand consent or comply with study requirements
  • Pregnancy or Lactation
  • History of heart or liver disease

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    October 1 2003

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    End Date :

    May 1 2007

    Estimated Enrollment :

    13 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT00143806

    Start Date

    October 1 2003

    End Date

    May 1 2007

    Last Update

    January 5 2009

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    UMDNJ Clinical Research Center

    New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States, 08903