RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07443956

Combination of Biologic and Anti-obesity Therapies in Psoriatic Arthritis


Sponsor

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Enrollment

45 participants

Start Date

Mar 9, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This is a trial to find out how weight loss (achieved by the use of tirzepatide) or ixekizumab treatment affects the characteristics of skin, joint and fat tissues in patients with Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis and obesity/overweight BMI \>=27. Participants will be allocated either Tirzepatide, Ixekizumab or both. Samples of joint tissue, fat and skin will be taken at the start of the study and week 12. Blood and urine samples will also be taken. The primary objective will be to assess the changes seen in the joint, fat and skin tissue samples 12 weeks after starting the medications (additional analysis will be done on the optional 36 week samples). Secondary objectives will be * To assess the changes seen in blood 4, 12, 36 and 52 weeks after starting the medication. * To compare the changes seen in tissue and blood between Ixekizumab and Tirzepatide/Weight loss. * To see how the changes seen in the tissue relate to weight loss.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 75 Years

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This clinical trial is studying a drug called Ixekizumab and a drug called Tirzepatide for people with obesity, overweight and psoriatic arthritis (psa). The study is currently recruiting participants at 4 locations.

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Interventions

DRUGIxekizumab

anti-IL17A monoclonal antibody

DRUGTirzepatide

GLP-1 and GIP agonist


Locations(4)

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Coventry, England, United Kingdom

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

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