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Immune monitoring to characterize T-cell responses of kidney transplant patients during co-stimulation blockade by belatacept

Here, we postulate that the balance between the effect of belatacept on regulatory T-cell function and the relative insensitivity of memory T-cells for belatacept leads to donor-specific alloreactivity. We plan to study the peripheral CD28-dependent…

Characterization and localization of microstructural changes in brain tissue in Neuropsychiatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (NPSLE)

• To increase the sensitivity of the current MRI methods for detecting the changes caused by NPSLE through the scans made on the 7 Tesla scanner, since the higher field strength will lead to a higher signal to noise ratio and higher resolution. • To…

A phase IIb, Double Blind, Randomized, placebo- controlled, Double-Dummy, Dose Rangining Study To Evaluate the Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Induction and Maintenance therapy with BMS- 945429 in subjects with Moderate to Severe Crohn's Disease.

Objectives1.3.1 Primary ObjectiveCompare the efficacy of BMS-945429 versus placebo for induction of clinical remission (defined by an absolute Crohn*s Disease Activity Index [CDAI] score < 150) at Week 8 (IP-57).1.3.2 Secondary Objectives•…

Multicenter, Double-Blind, Randomized, 2-Part, Dose Ranging Study to Compare the Safety, and Antiretroviral Activity of MK-1439 Plus TRUVADA® Versus Efavirenz Plus TRUVADA® in Antiretroviral Treatment-Naïve, HIV-1 Infected Patients

MK-1439 is a promising NNRTI to be used in combination with other antiretrovirals (ARTs) for the treatment of HIV infection. It is a potent inhibitor of HIV-1 replication in vitro and is active against both wild type virus and most common NNRTI…

Immunological causes of recurrent miscarriages.

Does humoral and/or cellular rejection play a role in recurrent miscarriage of unknown etiology?Can biomarkers of humoral and/or cellular rejection be used for the detection of patients who are likely to suffer a miscarriage in a next pregnancy?

Leukocyte dynamics during immune reconstitution after stem-cell transplantation: in vivo labelling of dividing leukocytes using deuterated water

In this study we aim to gain more insights into immune reconstitution of various leukocyte populations after SCT. By application of heavy water labeling we investigate if and how the production- and death rate of leukocytes changes after an SCT.

Long Term Observational Study Of The Safety And Efficacy Of An Active Implantable Vagal Nerve Stimulation Device In Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Primary Efficacy ObjectiveThe primary efficacy objective is to determine the long term efficacy of vagal nerve stimulation as assessed by the DAS28 score.Secondary Efficacy ObjectivesThe secondary efficacy objectives are to determine the long term…

A Multi-center, Randomized Parallel Group, Placebo-Controlled Double-Blind Trial to Evaluate the Safety, Efficacy, and Pharmacokinetics of Belimumab, a Human Monoclonal Anti-BLyS Antibody, Plus Standard Therapy in Pediatric Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) (BEL114055)

Primary: safety and tolerability of belimumab in a pediatric population (5-17 y) with SLE.Secondary: PK, efficacy, quality of life.

A phase 3b, Multicenter, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind, Double-Dummy, Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Apremilast (CC-10004), Etanercept, and Placebo, In Subjects with Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis

Primary Objective- To evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of oral apremilast (APR) 30 mg twice a day (BID) compared with placebo, in subjects with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis at Week 16.Secondary Objectives- To evaluate the clinical…

A MULTI-CENTER, RANDOMIZED, DOUBLE-BLIND, PLACEBO-CONTROLLED STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL IN COMBINATION WITH METHOTREXATE FOR INDUCING AND SUSTAINING CLINICAL RESPONSE IN THE TREATMENT OF DMARD-NAÏVE ADULTS WITH EARLY ACTIVE RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

The study has the following 3 main objectives pertaining to the treatment of DMARD-naïve subjects with adult-onset, early, active, RA, diagnosed within 1 year before Screening using the 2010 ACR/EULAR RA classification criteria:1.To show that…

Efficacy of a novel compound in a humanized mouse model of psoriasis

ln this study the effect of 1 novel compound on the development of psoriasis in the humanized mouse model isinvestigated. The efficacy is compared to a registered drug, Ustekinumab.

A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Active-controlled, Parallel-group Trial with an Open-label Extension Phase to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Oral E5501 versus
Eltrombopag, in Adults with Chronic Immune Thrombocytopenia (Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura)

Core StudyPrimary objective• To compare the efficacy of E5501 (in addition to standard of care) to eltrombopag (in addition to standard of care) for the treatment of adult subjects with chronic immune thrombocytopenia (idiopathic thrombocytopenic…

MRI and neuropsychological evaluation in systemic sclerosis

Aim of the project1) To detect cerebral structural changes in SSc patients.2) To investigate the influence of chronic inflammation and chronic vasculopathy on the cerebral metabolismand haemodynamic function in SSc patients.3) To correlate the MRI…

Distal renal tubular acidosis in Sjögren syndrome

The objectives of this study are to determine the prevalence of dRTA, osteoporosis and nephrolithiasis in patients with SS. We also try to elucidate the mechanism which is responsible for developing dRTA in patients with SS. The role of auto…

Concentration/meditation as a novel means to limit inflammation: a randomized controlled pilot study

The main objective of the study is to determine the effect of practicing the iceman*s concentration/meditation technique on the inflammatory response during human endotoxemia (lipopolysaccharide [LPS] administration in healthy volunteers). Secondary…

Long term effectiveness of COBRA-light and COBRA treatment in early rheumatoid arthritis

The follow-up study has two main research questions:o Is the treatment of early RA according to the COBRA-light schedule as effective (based on DAS44 score, ACR/EULAR remission criteria, HAQ score and the Sharp/van der Heijde score) as standard…

A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 3 Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Baricitinib (LY3009104) in Patients with Moderately to Severely Active Rheumatoid Arthritis Who Have Had an Inadequate Response to Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibitors

The primary objective of the study is to determine whether baricitinib 4 mg QD is superior toplacebo in the treatment of patients with moderately to severely active RA who have had an inadequate response to a TNF inhibitor, despite ongoing treatment…

Study on IgE Memory B cells in Allergic disease

We wish to study the absolute numbers, ratio and phenotype of CD27+IgE+ and CD27-IgE+ memory-B-cells in blood of atopic children who suffer from proven IgE-mediated asthma/hay fever, atopic dermatitis or food allergy and compare these with healthy…

Low disease activity in psoriatic arthritis: a cross-sectional analysis of a cohort of patients with Psoriatic Arthritis

Primary objectives:1) to determine the residual disease activity in a large cohort of patients with PsA in whom the treating physician considers the disease adequate-controlled under the current treatment.2) to document the different treatment…

A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo- and Active Controlled, Phase 3 Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Baricitinib in Patients with Moderately to Severely Active Rheumatoid Arthritis Who Have Had an Inadequate Response to Methotrexate Therapy.

The primary objective of the study is to determine whether baricitinib is superior to placebo in the treatment of patients with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) despite methotrexate treatment (ie, inadequate response to…