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Study identifier: NCT07302074 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 28, 2026
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Understanding of Rare Inflammatory Arthritis in Comparison to Classical Inflammatory Arthritis : Tissular Observations and Immune Infiltrate Characterization : the UTOPIC Project

Condition: Inflammatory Arthritis · Rare Auto-immune Diseases · Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Related Inflamamtory Arthritis  ·  Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest

PhaseNA
Planned participants100
Who can joinAll sexes, 18 Years to no upper limit
Healthy volunteersNo

About this study

The pathophysiology of certain inflammatory arthritides remains poorly understood, particularly when associated with rare systemic autoimmune diseases such as systemic sclerosis (SSc), or when emerging in the context of immune-related adverse events from cancer immunotherapies. These immunotherapy-induced arthritides represent a new and increasingly encountered clinical entity in rheumatology. A deeper understanding of the mechanisms underlying joint inflammation in these settings is essential for identifying specific therapeutic targets, especially given the limitations of current treatment options and the risks associated with broad immunosuppressive strategies such as prolonged corticosteroid use, which may impair anti-tumor immune responses. Synovial biopsy analysis provides a powerful tool for dissecting the cellular and molecular components of joint inflammation, including immune cell infiltration, cytokine profiles, and cell-cell interactions. Advances in high-dimensional techniques such as multiplex immunofluorescence and mass cytometry now allow for the identification and spatial localization of numerous protein markers at the subcellular level. Additionally, spatial transcriptomics offers complementary insight into gene expression profiles within the tissue microenvironment, providing a comprehensive understanding of inflammatory processes. The investigators propose a prospective, proof-of-concept study to characterize and compare rare and emerging inflammatory ar…

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Alice Tison, Dr  ·  +33(0)298347264  ·  alice.tison@chu-brest.fr

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Locations (2)

CHU bordeauxBordeaux, FranceNot Yet Recruiting
CHU Brest - Hôpital MorvanBrest, FranceRecruiting

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