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The effect of GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) in psoriasis

The effect of GLP-1 in psoriasis

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
EU CTR
Registry ID
EUCTR2011-000571-13-DK
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2011-04-26
Start date
2011-05-24
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2014-06-02

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Psoriasis MedDRA version: 14.1 Level: PT Classification code 10037153 Term: Psoriasis System Organ Class: 10040785 - Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders

Interventions

Trade Name: Victoza Pharmaceutical Form: Injection INN or Proposed INN: LIRAGLUTIDE CAS Number: 204656-20-2 Concentration unit: mg milligram(s) Concentration type: range Concentration number: 0.6-1.8

Sponsors

Gentofte Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Caucasians above 18 years of age Plaque psoriasis PASI score >10 No treatment or stable treatment of psoriasis during at least 3 months before inclusion Steady weight through 3 months with a body mass index (BMI) of maximum 30kg/m2 Normal blood pressure Spiral or hormonal birth control Are the trial subjects under 18? no Number of subjects for this age range: F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) yes F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) yes F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Psoriasis arthritis Fasting plasma glucose > 7.5 mmol/L Type 1 diabetes Type 2 diabetes Treatment for type 2 diabetes with GLP-1-based medicine (DDP-4-inhibitors or GLP-1-receptor-agonists) Heart failure, NYHA class III-IV Uraemia, end-stage renal disease, or any other cause of impaired renal function with s-creatinine >150 µM and/or albuminuria Liver disease (alanine amino transferase (ALAT) and/or aspartate amino transferase (ASAT) >2 x upper normal serum levels) Screening calcitonin >50ng/L Anaemia Acute or chronic pancreatitis Struma or thyroid cancer Pregnancy or breast feeding Inability to complete the study

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Main Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of the GLP-1 analogue Victoza® on psoriasis in a double-blinded, randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial. ;Secondary Objective: To study the effect of Victoza on the occurrence of GLP-1 receptors in the skin.;Primary end point(s): PASI (psoriasis area and severity index) DLQI (dermatology life quality index);Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point: Day 0, 7, 28, 56, and 84

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Secondary end point(s): Skin biopsy Blood samples Weight, hip and waist measure;Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point: Day 0, 7, 28, 56, and 84 (skin biopsy only day 0, 7 and 56)

Countries

Denmark

Contacts

Public ContactClinical Trials Registration

Gentofte Hospital

Afau16@gmail.com+4528251531

Outcome results

None listed

Source: EU CTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026