Synovial Tissue as a Biomarker in the Management of Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis (NCT07503821) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Synovial Tissue as a Biomarker in the Management of Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
France30 participantsStarted 2026-04
Plain-language summary
Pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) is a rare joint disease caused by the proliferation of synovial tissue, leading to significant pain and joint destruction. It typically begins between the ages of 30 and 50 and significantly affects patients' functionality. The proliferation is due to somatic mutations in some fibroblastic cells within the tissue, which triggers a massive recruitment of inflammatory cells. The condition is considered a benign tumor of the synovial membrane with a major inflammatory component. Diagnosing PVNS requires synovial tissue analysis, obtained either through surgical excision or guided needle biopsy. This biopsy technique, done as an outpatient procedure, is well tolerated and helps confirm the diagnosis before treatment. Our goal is to better understand this disease and determine if the analysis of synovial tissue could serve as a useful biomarker for patient management in the context of personalized medicine.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patient \>18 years
* Diagnosis of localized or diffuse villonodular synovitis
* Referred for therapeutic management
* Affiliated with or benefiting from a social security scheme
Exclusion Criteria:
* Minors
* Pregnant women
* Nursing mothers
* Protected patients: patients under guardianship or curatorship, safeguard of justice
* Patients deprived of liberty
* Curative anticoagulation
* Thrombocytopenia \< 50,000 platelets/mm3
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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