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Prospective Clinical and Biological Study of Autoimmune Diseases (Immun4Cure Cohort)
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier
Summary
This prospective cohort study aims to constitute a 500-participant database and biobank including 450 adults with systemic autoimmune diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, systemic sclerosis) and 50 healthy controls.
Official title: Prospective Cohort Study of Clinical and Biological Data in Patients With Autoimmune Diseases (Immun4Cure Cohort)
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
500
Start Date
2026-05-01
Completion Date
2034-05-01
Last Updated
2026-04-07
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Blood test and principal collection
A total of 62.5 mL of blood will be collected while fasting, using the following tubes: * one 2.5 mL PAXGene Blood RNA Tube * seven 6mL heparinised Tubes * two 6mL EDTA Tubes * one 6mL dry Tube As part of routine care for groups 1, 2, and 3, and specific to research for group 4: A biological research assessment (urine and blood): complete blood count, platelets, HbA1c, reticulocytes, schizocytes, haptoglobin, ionogram, troponin, NT-proBNP, calcium, CRP, creatinine, GFR, uric acid, ferritin, CPK, fasting blood glucose, albumin, serum protein electrophoresis, total bilirubin, γGT, ASAT, ALAT, PAL, TSH, total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides, B9, B12, HBV, HCV, HIV, CMV, EBV serology, antinuclear antibodies, DNA, ACPA, rheumatoid factor, C3, C4, proteinuria/creatininuria, urine strip test
Optional collection
The optional collection will include: * stool sample (50 mL) * urine sample (50 mL) * saliva sample (2 mL)
Patient questionnaires
For groups 1 to 3 : Self-questionnaires will assess factors such as medical history, comorbidity exposure to toxic substances, occupational exposures, psychological and clinical factors. occupation and household income, as well as lifestyle habits (tobacco and alcohol consumption, possible drug use, sexual activity). Anxiety and depression environmental factors throughout life (diet, physical activity, sleep, contraception, sun exposure, pollution, noise, proximity to green spaces, etc.), 3-day food diary For group 4: Self-questionnaires will assess factors such comorbidity exposure to toxic substances, occupational exposures, psychological and clinical factors. occupation and household income, as well as lifestyle habits (tobacco and alcohol consumption, possible drug use, sexual activity). Anxiety and depression environmental factors throughout life (diet, physical activity, sleep, contraception, sun exposure, pollution, noise, proximity to green spaces, etc.), 3-day food diary
Examination
Group 1-RA: Capillaroscopy and optionnal Synovial microbiopsy Group 2-SLE: Optical coherence tomography (OCT) and optionnal skin biopsy and optionnal capillaroscopy Group 3-SSc: Capillaroscopy and optionnal skin biopsy Group 4: Optical coherence tomography (OCT) and capillaroscopie. Optionnal skin biopsy and optionnal Synovial microbiopsy