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Role of Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors in the Treatment of Psoriasis

Role of Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors in the Treatment of Psoriasis: A Proof of Biological Concept Test

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04274595
Acronym
PSORTI-BIO
Enrollment
8
Registered
2020-02-18
Start date
2020-02-13
Completion date
2022-06-20
Last updated
2025-12-10

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

Conditions

Psoriasis

Brief summary

The investigators hypothesize that the inhibition of endogenous reverse transcriptase would: (1) reduce excess cytosolic DNA, stress initiating the inflammatory loop at the origin of psoriatic lesions, and (2) interrupt the loop and lighten lesions

Interventions

DRUGGeneric antiretroviral

200mg emtricitabine plus 245mg tenofovir diisopropyl fumarate for 7 days

Sponsors

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 70 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Patient suffering from plaque psoriasis for more than a year with at least one active skin lesion\> 4 cm2 in the photo-protected area. * Patient using effective contraception (IUD, adapted pill, condom, etc.) * The patient must have given their free and informed consent and signed the consent form * The patient must be a member or beneficiary of a health insurance plan

Exclusion criteria

* Patient with another form or stage of psoriasis * Patient on anti-cytokine treatment during the 6 months (180 days) before inclusion * Patient under systemic treatment based on (1) corticosteroids, (2) antibiotics, (3) methotrexate, ciclosporin, soriatane, hydroxyurea, apremilast or (4) PUVA, (5) UVB, (6) vitamin D3 during the 4 weeks (28 days) before inclusion * Patient on topical corticosteroid or retinoid treatment during the 2 weeks (15 days) before inclusion * Patient with renal insufficiency; taking nephrotoxic agents (aminoglycosides, multiple or high doses of NSAIDs, etc.); creatinine clearance less than 50 ml / min; serum phosphorus below 1.0 mg / dl (0.32 mmol / l). * Patient with active viral infection (HBV, HCV and HIV), or uncontrolled acute infection. * Patient with hypersensitivity to one of the active substances or to any of the excipients (non-medicinal ingredients). * Patient with uncontrolled coagulation disorder, history of keloid scars * Patient with an allergy to local anesthetics; any condition likely to interfere at the time of the pre-inclusion visit, with the evaluation of the main objective such as eczema, psychiatric disorders * Patient with uncontrolled systemic parameters The subject is participating in an interventional study, or is in a period of exclusion determined by a previous study

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Percentage of patients no longer presenting S9.6:D5H6 RNA:DNA duplexDay 0Biopsy screening for S9.6:D5H6 RNA:DNA duplex by immunofluorescence

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Percentage change in Ki67 proliferation marker expressionDay 0Percentage of cells positive for Ki67 marker on cutaneous immunohistochemistry
Percentage change in CK10 differentiation marker expressionDay 0Percentage of cells positive for CK10 marker on cutaneous immunohistochemistry
Percentage change in filaggrin differentiation marker expressionDay 0Percentage of cells positive for filaggrin marker on cutaneous immunohistochemistry
Percentage change in CD4 inflammation marker expressionDay 0Percentage of cells positive for CD4 marker on cutaneous immunohistochemistry
Percentage change in endogenous reverse transcriptaseDay 0µUI/mL reverse transcriptase activity tested in serum assayed using CAVIDI HS Mg-RT kit
Percentage change in CD11c inflammation marker expressionDay 0Percentage of cells positive for CD11c marker on cutaneous immunohistochemistry
Average percentage change of Psoriasis Area Severity IndexDay 7Scale of four variables of psoriasis severity (minimum score 0 maximum score 72)
Number of side effectsDay 7Anticipated side effects = diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, dizziness or headache, feeling weak or rash
Percentage change in CD8 inflammation marker expressionDay 0Percentage of cells positive for CD8 marker on cutaneous immunohistochemistry

Countries

France

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026