Psoriasis patients may face hidden heart dangers, new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT04950218

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Herlev and Gentofte Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study is tracking 1,000 adults with psoriasis to see how their skin condition relates to heart disease. Researchers will use blood tests and heart imaging to find early signs of heart problems. The goal is to better understand why people with psoriasis have higher rates of heart attacks and heart failure.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors identify psoriasis patients at higher risk for heart problems earlier, potentially preventing heart attacks or heart failure.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly test any new drug or therapy, and results may not lead to immediate changes in care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder diastolic heart failure geographic tongue guttate psoriasis heart disorder heart failure left ventricular failure myocardial infarction myocardial ischemia palmoplantar pustulosis psoriasis pustular psoriasis stroke disorder systolic heart failure Ventricular Dysfunction, Left

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES CARDIOVASCULAR PATHOLOGY CARDIOVASCULAR RISK FACTOR HEART DISEASES HEART FAILURE HEART FAILURE, DIASTOLIC HEART FAILURE, SYSTOLIC LEFT VENTRICULAR DYSFUNCTION MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA PSORIASIS PSORIASIS ANNULARIS PSORIASIS CIRCINATA PSORIASIS DIFFUSA PSORIASIS FACE PSORIASIS GEOGRAPHICA PSORIASIS GUTTATE PSORIASIS GYRATA PSORIASIS PALMARIS PSORIASIS PLANTARIS PSORIASIS UNIVERSALIS PSORIASIS VULGARIS PSORIATIC NAIL STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Department of Cardiology, Herlev and Gentofte University Hospital, University of Copenhagen
RECRUITING

Hellerup, Copenhagne, 2900, Denmark

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