Systemic Sclerosis/Rheumatology Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases Systemic sclerosis
Conditions
Interventions
Treatment with Clopidogrel 75mg PO daily for 1 year
Sponsors
University of Patras Research Committee (ELKE)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Scleroderma diagnosis based on 2012 ACR/EULAR classification criteria 2. Age over 18
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. History of endocranial bleeding 2. History of gastrointestinal ulcer 3. Renal failure,EGFR less than 30ml/min based on MDRD formula
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Patients will be assessed after 1 year of treatment. 1. Improvement of FVC and/or DLco more than 10% 2. Improvement of MRSS skin score more than 20% | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Improvement of laboratory endothelial markers(s-VCAM & s-ICAM) 2. Reduction in serotonin levels in platelet poor plasma | — |
Countries
Greece
Outcome results
None listed