Scientists hunt for genetic clues to rare bone and skin disease
NCT ID NCT07081880
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to uncover the genetic and immune factors behind SAPHO syndrome, a rare chronic condition causing bone inflammation and skin issues. Researchers will collect DNA and cells from 100 adults diagnosed with SAPHO to compare their genetic makeup with the general population. The goal is to better understand what causes the disease and why it varies so much between patients, which could eventually lead to more accurate diagnosis and tailored treatments.
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 research could uncover genetic markers that help diagnose SAPHO syndrome more accurately and point toward more personalized treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead directly to new therapies, and results may take years to translate into clinical practice.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 100 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jul 2025
- Expected to finish
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May 2035
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
patient diagnosed with SAPHO syndrome
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Patient aged ≥ 18 years * Patient diagnosed with SAPHO syndrome * Weight \> 35 kg * Patient affiliated with a health insurance plan * French-speaking patient * Patient who has given free, informed, and written consent Exclusion Criteria: * Patient under guardianship or curatorship * Patient deprived of liberty * Patient under legal protection * Pregnant or breastfeeding patient
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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How to take part
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The places running it
2 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hôpital Cochin
RECRUITINGParis, France
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Hôpital Paris Saint Joseph
RECRUITINGParis, France
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