Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma). Systemic sclerosis [scleroderma]
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Definitive diagnosis of systemic sclerosis Interstitial lung disease confirmed by chest CT scan and pulmonary function tests Informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Suffering from other autoimmune diseases Uncontrolled high blood pressure Diabetes and other endocrine disorders Cardiovascular failure Chronic kidney failure Liver dysfunction Depression The presence of life-threatening complications including severe hemolysis of platelets below 40,000 Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Lung involvement. Timepoint: The beginning and end of the study (6 months later). Method of measurement: Chest CT scan, pulmonary function tests and spirometry. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences