NCT03967600 · University of California, San Francisco
Clinical and Biological Characteristics of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
What this study is about
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a common and debilitating skin disease that is poorly understood and understudied. As a result, little is known about disease prognosis and few effective treatments exist for this condition. This forward-looking observational group of participants study aims to comprehensively characterize the clinical and biological features of HS.
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Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a common and debilitating skin disease that is poorly understood and understudied. As a result, little is known about disease prognosis and few effective treatments exist for this condition. This prospective observational cohort study aims to comprehensively characterize the clinical and biological features of HS. The results of this research will provide a basis for the development of an HS clinical classification system and identification of potential treatments for HS.
Primary outcome measures
The primary aim of this study is to identify clinical and biologic characteristics of hidradenitis suppurativa.
Time frame: 2016-2026
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- Age 13 years or older
- Diagnosis of HS clinically-confirmed by a physician
Exclusion criteria
- 1\. Inability to give informed consent or have a parent/guardian who is able and willing to give informed consent. Healthy Volunteer Inclusion Criteria:
- No history of chronic skin conditions
- No recent history of antibiotic use Exclusion Criteria: 1\. Inability to give informed consent or have a parent/guardian who is able and willing to give informed consent.
Where
- San Francisco, California
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced May 4, 2026 · Source of record for eligibility and locations