Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
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Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 2:48 PM
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2025-12-24 @ 2:48 PM
NCT ID:
NCT01858259
Brief Summary:
Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is an orphan, multiorgan disease affecting the connective tissue of the skin and all internal organs. Interstitial lung disease is a frequent morbidity and mortality-driving manifestation in systemic sclerosis.
This observational trial (OT) is part of the collaborative project "DeSScipher", one out of five OTs to decipher the optimal management of systemic sclerosis. Aim of this observational try is to identify:
* The state of clinical practice in Europe for prevention and treatment of interstitial lung disease and its impact on lung function and disease progression
* The potential predictors and confounders for response to therapy
Detailed Description:
Patients are routinely evaluated every 3 months over a 12-months period by medical history, physical examination, pulmonary function tests, VAS lung score and SF-36, SHAQ. Also, their medication and possible medication changes will be recorded.
Study:
NCT01858259
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT01858259