Clinical trial NCT05498467
Conditions: Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Sponsor: Herlev and Gentofte Hospital
Start date: 2022-10-11; Completion date: 2024-08-01
Enrollment: 20 participants; Allocation: RANDOMIZED; Intervention model: PARALLEL

Brief summary:
The study will investigate if Anakinra can ameliorate allergic contact dermatitis in participants with known nickel allergy

Detailed description:

Arms: arm 1: None arm 2: None
Interventions: intervention 1: Anakinra intervention 2: Sodium Chloride 9mg/ml Injection
Intervention descriptions: intervention 1: 100 mg Anakinra injections s.c. intervention 2: 9 mg Sodium Chloride injections s.c.

Protocol documents:
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Project protocol  
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Title: The role of interleukin-1 beta targeted therapy for patients suffering from allergic contact 
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dermatitis: A randomized controlled trial with anakinra vs. placebo. 
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Investigators: Kelvin Yeung, MD, Anders Boutrup Funch, MSc, Julie Friis Weber, Bsc, Claus 
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Zachariae, MD, DMSc, Carsten Geisler, MD, PhD, DMSc, Charlotte Menne Bonefeld, MSc, 
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PhD, DMSc, Lone Skov, MD, PhD, DMSc 
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Sponsor: 
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Lone Skov, MD, PhD, DMSc. 
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Herlev and Gentofte Hospital 
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Department of Dermatology and Allergy 
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Gentofte Hospitalsvej 15, 2900 Hellerup 
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GCP-monitor: 
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The GCP-unit at University of Copenhagen 
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Frederiksberg Hospital 
  
Nordre Fasanvej 57 
  
Skadestuevej 1, parterre 
 
2000 Frederiksberg 
  
 
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Initiation date: August 2022 
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Duration of study: The study is expected to last no longer than two years from approval.  
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Eudract-number: 2021-004750-39 
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NCT Number: NCT05498467 
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Study drug: Anakinra 
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Purpose: Assessing the efficacy of anti-IL-1 treatment in patients with known nickel allergy. 
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1. STUDY BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE 
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1.1. Background 
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Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is an inflammatory skin disease caused by cutaneous contact 
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with an allergen inducing a cell-mediated type 4 hypersensitivity immune reaction.  
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ACD is clinically characterized by erythema, pruritus, edema, blistering, thickening, and scaling 
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skin. The estimated prevalence of ACD to at least one contact allergen in North America and 
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North Europe is 21.2%(1), and in recent years the incidence of ACD has been increasing in 
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correlation with an increasing number of environmental detergents(2,3).  
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ACD can affect the quality of life of patients by causing discomfort, social and occupational 
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limitations(4,5). The current treatment regimen of ACD consists of identification and elimination 
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of the eliciting contact allergen in combination with topical steroids and moisturizing creams. 
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Phototherapy and photochemotherapy can be complementary treatments for ACD patients 
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resistant to topical steroid treatment. In more severe cases of ACD systemic 
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immunosuppressant therapy may be needed such as glucocorticoids, disease-modifying anti-
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rheumatic drugs, and vitamin A derivatives. Systemic therapy has serious side effects and not 
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all patients with ACD respond well to the current treatments available, therefore there is a need 
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for exploring alternative forms of treatment for ACD(6).  
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A specific subset of epidermal-resident memory CD8+ T (TRM) cells are generated locally in skin 
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exposed to contact allergens(7). The TRM cells are rapidly activated by re-exposure to the 
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specific allergen. Upon reactivation, TRM cells produce IFN-γ and IL-17A. The presence of TRM 
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cells correlates with an increased epidermal level of IL-1β during the challenge-response to 
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contact allergens, which seems to be mediated by the production of IFN-γ and IL-17A by the 
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TRM cells(7). Within the epidermis, both keratinocytes and Langerhans cells (LC) can produce 
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IL-1β. A central role of IL-1β in the response to contact allergens has been shown in numerous 
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studies, where defects in the IL-1 signaling pathway or blocking of IL-1 resulted in a decreased 
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challenge-response to contact allergens(8–13). IL-1β is involved in many different biological 
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functions central to immune responses to contact allergens. These include induction of the 
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production of various cytokines and chemokines by skin cells, up-regulation of MHC-II on 
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Langerhans cells (LC), and initiation of the migration of LC from the epidermis to the draining 
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lymph nodes(14,15). IL-1β potently increases the capacity of both dermal αβ and γδ T cells to 
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release IL-17A (16). However, it is not known if IL-1β plays a role in the maintenance and 
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function of epidermal TRM cells.  
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The recombinant IL-1 receptor antagonist anakinra is a well-explored drug and has been tested 
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in numerous rheumatic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, Still’s disease, ankylosing 
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spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and osteoarthritis(17). The RCT 
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described here will determine the effectiveness of anakinra in the treatment of ACD. A search of 
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the Controlled Trials Register indicates there are no current studies investigating anakinra as a 
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treatment for ACD.  
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1.2 Details of Investigational Medicinal Product 
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1.2.1 Description 
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This study will investigate the effects of anakinra (ATC code L04AC03) on the immune response 
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in humans with ACD. The medication of interest is labeled and used for the treatment of 
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rheumatoid arthritis and Still’s disease. Trained personnel at The Department of Dermatology 
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and Allergy, Herlev Gentofte Hospital will inject participants in the treatment group with the 
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medication subcutaneously. The brand of medication used: 
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Kineret®, Swedish Orphan Biovitrum, 100 mg/0.67 mL, injectable fluid for s.c. 
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administration. 
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The pharmaceutical company will be notified about the trial. More details regarding the chemical 
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and pharmacological properties of the study drug can be found in the Summary of Product 
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Characteristics. 
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The control group will receive placebo in the form of sterile isotonic saline water injections. 
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Sodium chloride Fresenuis Kabi 9 mg/ml 
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1.2.2 Packaging and Labelling 
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The study drug and placebo will be specially packaged and labeled by Region Hovedstaden’s 
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pharmacy and they will be the responsible unit for distribution of the study drug and placebo. 
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The administering personnel are unblinded to treatment but participants and investigators are 
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blinded to the treatment allocation. 
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The study drug will be stored as per the manufacturer’s instructions at The Department of 
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Dermatology and Allergy, Herlev Gentofte Hospital. The clinical trials personnel at the hospital 
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will administer the medication and keep detailed administration records. Double checking of 
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medication will be performed. 
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1.2.4 Known Side Effects 
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Known side effects to anakinra are listed below: 
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>10%: Headache, local reaction at the site of injection 
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1-10%: Serious infections, neutropenia 
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0.1-1%: Allergic reactions (including angioedema and anaphylaxis) 
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2. STUDY PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES 
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2.1. Purpose 
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The purpose of this study is to characterize the clinical effect of inhibiting IL-1β in ACD, and to 
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investigate the role of IL-1β in the maintenance and function of epidermal TRM cells. We expect 
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that this knowledge can lead to the development of more specific treatments and potential cures 
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for patients with ACD.  
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2.2. Hypothesis 
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IL-1β is a key cytokine in immune responses to contact allergens. Epidermal-resident memory 
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CD8+ T (TRM ) cells lead to an increased production of IL-1β in skin cells upon challenge of the 
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skin with contact allergens. However, the effect of IL-1β on epidermal TRM cells is not known. 
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We hypothesis that a positive feedback loop exists where IL-1β from skin cells boost the 
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epidermal TRM cells to ensure their maintenance and increase their pathological effector function 
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in form of production of IFN-γ and IL-17A production that again stimulate the skin cells to 
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produce IL-1β.  
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2.3. Primary Objective 
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To assess if there is a clinical difference in severity of ACD in participants treated with 
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anakinra compared to placebo measured by different scoring systems for ACD. 
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To assess if there is a decrease in TRM function and inflammation after treatment with 
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anakinra compared to the control group, using following methods: flow cytometry, single cell 
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RNA sequencing, immunohistochemistry, ELISA, digital spatial profiling, and qPCR.  
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3. STUDY DESIGN 
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3.1. Overview 
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This study is a prospective. two-arm, double-blinded, parallel group, randomized controlled 
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clinical trial. Participants with known nickel allergy, but with minimal signs of dermatitis, will be 
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recruited to the study until 20 has completed the study. Before enrollment, participants will be 
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screened for eligibility (blood samples (20-25 ml), Quantiferon TB Gold test, and urine test for 
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infection/pregnancy and chest x-ray to ensure that there is no evidence of infections and/or 
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malignancy). Participants will be blinded to treatment and randomly allocated into two equally 
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sized groups. At baseline (day 0) all participants will be exposed to a two-chamber patch test on 
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the lower part of their back, with one chamber containing 5 % NiCl2 in petrolatum and one 
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chamber containing petrolatum. The patch testing will be repeated twice at the exact same skin 
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area, with an interval of 21 days between tests (day 21 and 42). One group (the control group) 
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will be treated with placebo (saline water) and the second group (the treatment group) will be 
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treated with anakinra before and during the second patch test (day 21) for six consecutive days 
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(day 20 to 25). Skin biopsies will be collected with 4 mm punch biopsies right before and 48 
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hours after the third patch test (day 42 and 44). The wounds will be closed with non-absorbable 
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sutures, and stitches will be removed after eight to ten days.  
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The study will be comprised of 12 visits in total, including screening. 
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3.2. Outcome Measures 
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3.2.1. Primary Outcome Measure 
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Photographs and clinical evaluation of the skin patch reactions will be performed on-site and 
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blinded, using the Investigators Globals Assessment (IGA) and International Contact Dermatitis 
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Research Group (ICDRG) scoring systems as instruments for classifying the severity of 
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dermatitis. Patient reported outcomes will include Patient’s Global Assessment Score (PtGA). 
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Treatment effect will be defined as a difference in score between the two groups on the scoring 
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From each group, blood and biopsies from seven individuals will be used for single cell RNA 
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sequencing (sc-RNAseq), and/or digital spatial profiling. Skin biopsies from the remaining three 
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individuals will be used for immunohistochemistry, flowcytometry (staining with anti-CD3, anti-
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CD8, Ki67, anti-IL-1β) and/or qPCR (IFN-y, IL-17A and IL-1B). Treatment effect will be defined 
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as a reduction in number of T-cells, cytokines and proliferative markers in the treatment group 
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compared to placebo.  
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3.3. Stopping Rules and Discontinuation 
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The Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital can discontinue the 
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trial at any time for failure to meet expected enrolment goals, for safety or any other 
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administrative reasons. Participants and The Regional Committee on Health Research Ethics 
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will be informed in given case. The following may result in the trial being terminated 
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Major safety concerns. 
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Insurmountable issues with trial conduct (e.g. poor recruitment, loss of resources). 
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3.4. Randomization and Blinding 
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3.4.1. Randomization 
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The randomization will be based on a computer-generated code using random permuted blocks 
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of varying size or by sealed envelope. Access to the sequence will be confined to Region 
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Hovedstadens Pharmacy. Participants will be allocated in a 1:1 ratio to the anakinra and 
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placebo treatment arms. The sequence of treatment allocations will be concealed until 
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interventions have all been assigned and recruitment, data collection, and all other trial-related 
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assessments are complete. 
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3.4.2. Blinding 
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The investigators and assessors will be blinded to treatment allocation until the results of the 
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outcome measurements are recorded. Only the administering personnel will be unblinded to 
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treatment allocation and know the allocation sequence. Trial participants will also be blinded to 
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treatment allocation until the end of trial.  
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3.5. Trial Management 
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The trial and all clinical procedures will be conducted at The Department of Dermatology and 
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analyzed at The LEO Foundation Skin Immunology Research Center, University of 
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Copenhagen. 
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3.6. Duration of Study and Participant Involvement 
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3.6.1. Duration of Participant Involvement in the Study 
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All participants will be in the study for two months, and the study will be comprised of 12 visits in 
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total ranging from 30 minutes to an hour per visit. 
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3.6.2. Duration of the Study 
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Recruitment will commence on Februar 2022 and is planned to continue until twenty participants 
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are recruited and randomized. The study is expected to last no longer than two years. 
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3.6.3. End of the Study 
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The end of study is defined as the last participant’s last visit. 
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3.7. Selection, Recruitment and Withdrawal of Participants 
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3.7.1. Participants 
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Participants over the age of 18 and with Fitzpatrick skin type 1 to 4 with known nickel allergy, 
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but with minimal signs of dermatitis, will be enrolled to the study. 
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3.7.2. Setting 
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The Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital will be the primary 
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recruitment site. 
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3.7.3. Inclusion criteria 
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Aged at least eighteen years old. 
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Able to provide written informed consent. 
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Have at least a ?+ reaction on the ICDRG scoring system when patch tested with nickel on 
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the lower back. 
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Fitzpatrick skin type 1-4. 
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Received any topical immunomodulating or immunosuppresive treatment on the lower back 
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two weeks prior, or applied crème/lotion on the lower back 24 hours prior to day 0 
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Received systemic immunomodulating or immunosuppressive treatment four weeks prior to 
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day 0 
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Any skin lesions at the area of interest such as nevi, scar tissue or pigment changes. 
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Dermatitis and/or infection on their lower back 
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Recent (3 months or less) administration of a live virus vaccine. 
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Women of childbearing potential who are not taking adequate contraception or who are 
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pregnant, plan to become pregnant during the study duration or lactating.  
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Taking part in any other intervention study. 
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Has any other condition which would, in the Investigator’s opinion, deem the patient 
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unsuitable for participation in the study (e.g. condition requiring long term or frequent oral 
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steroid use). 
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Presence of any condition or use of any medication which precludes the use of the study 
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drug. 
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Allergy to any of the ingredients in the drug. 
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3.7.5. Retention of participants 
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To help retain participants in the study, in addition to being able to speak to the investigator, 
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participants will be able to telephone the investigator if they wish to discuss any aspect of the 
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study. For medical queries, the participant will be directed to a medical member of staff. 
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3.7.6. Withdrawal of participants from treatment and the study 
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Participants may be withdrawn from the trial either at their own request or at the discretion of the 
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Investigator. The participants will be made aware that this will not affect their future care. 
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Participants will be made aware (via the information sheet and consent form) that should they 
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withdraw the data collected to date may still be used in the final analysis. The reason for and 
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date of withdrawal will be recorded on the case report form. All participants who withdraw from 
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study treatment will be followed up for two weeks providing they have not withdrawn consent.  
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Participants may be withdrawn from the study for the following reasons:  
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• Withdrawal of consent.   
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• Later found to be ineligible. 
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The Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital will recruit 20 
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participants with known nickel allergy by reviewing patient journal files and/or by advertisements 
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in newspapers, bulletin boards, social media platforms or relevant webpages. Recruitment of 
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participants will continue until 20 participants with a positive nickel allergy test (at least a +2 
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reaction on the ICDRG scoring system) have been included and completed the study. Prior to 
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enrollment participants will be screened for acute, chronic or recurring infections, malignant 
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diseases, latent or prior history of tuberculosis, granulocytopenia or conditions that increase the 
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risk of infection. 
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3.7.8. Informed consent 
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All participants will provide written informed consent. Informed consent will be obtained from 
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each participant before they undergo any study procedure. Participants will be given details of 
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the study verbally in an undisturbed environment. Prior to the visit participants will be informed 
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that they have the right to bring an assessor of their choosing to the visit. If the participant is 
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interested in taking part they will be given time to read the full Participant Information Leaflet 
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and the investigator will answer any questions. Participants are allowed to bring an assessor 
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and to have a sufficient period of reflection of at least 24 hours and will be given an opportunity 
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to ask questions before signing the consent declaration. If participants wish, they can be 
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included in the study during the first visit. Those wishing to participate will be required to sign a 
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consent form before any study procedures are carried out.  Participants will be randomised to 
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receive one of two treatments. Participants will be reminded that they are free to withdraw their 
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consent at any time. Should there be any subsequent amendment to the final protocol, which 
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might affect a participant’s participation in the trial, continuing consent will be obtained using an 
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amended Consent form, which will be signed by the participant. 
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3.7.9 Informed Consent and Participant Information  
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The process for obtaining participant informed consent will be in accordance with the REC 
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guidance, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and any other regulatory requirements that might 
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be introduced.  
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The investigator or designee will discuss the study with the participant and also give them a 
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copy of the Participant Information Leaflet which will contain all the details of the study. There 
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will be opportunity for the participant to ask questions about the study and the investigator or 
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designee will ensure the questions are fully answered.  
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The investigator or their nominee and the participant shall both sign and date the Informed 
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Consent Form before the person can participate in the study. The original will be kept in the 
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Investigator Site File, one copy given to the participant and a copy will be retained in the 
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participant’s hospital records.  
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The decision regarding participation in the study is entirely voluntary. The investigator or their 
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nominee shall emphasize to them that consent regarding study participation may be withdrawn 
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at any time without penalty or affecting the quality or quantity of their future medical care, or loss 
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of benefits to which the participant is otherwise entitled. No trial specific interventions will be 
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done before informed consent has been obtained.  
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The investigator will inform the participant of any relevant information that becomes available 
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during the study, and will discuss with them, whether they wish to continue with the study. If 
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applicable they will be asked to sign revised consent forms.  
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If the Informed Consent Form is amended during the study, the investigator shall follow all 
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applicable regulatory requirements pertaining to approval of the amended Informed Consent 
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Form by the REC and use of the amended form (including for ongoing participants).  
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Informed consent declaration S3 from The National Committee on Health Research Ethics will 
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be used.  
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3.8. Study Treatment and Regimen 
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3.8.1. Study Treatment 
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Investigator and participants will be blinded to treatment allocation. The study drug and placebo 
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will be administered by unblinded personnel. The study drug or placebo will be administered 
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subcutaneously for six consecutive days, starting on day 20.  
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At any point, if the participant experiences a life-threatening adverse reaction, treatment will be 
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terminated. 
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3.8.2. Rescue Medication 
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Use of any systemic or topical immunosuppressant/immune-modulating drugs is strongly 
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discouraged to prevent potential systemic effects not related to study intervention. Accidental 
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use of immunosuppressant or immune-modulating drugs during the study period will be 
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classified as a protocol deviation. 
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3.8.3. Prohibited concomitant medication 
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The administration of live virus vaccines and any form of immunosuppressive drug is not 
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permitted for all participants. Participants should continue to take medications for other 
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conditions as normal. However, if it is anticipated that the participant will need a live virus 
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vaccine during the intervention phase, they will be ineligible for entry into the study. 
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3.8.4. Caution with other concomitant medications 
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Concomitant use of other biological pharmaceuticals is not recommended due to an increased 
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risk of infection. 
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3.8.5. Adherence 
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To ensure adherence, designated personnel will administer the study drug. If a participant does 
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not adhere to the administration schedule, it will be classified as a protocol deviation. 
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3.8.6. Accountability 
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Personnel at the Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital will 
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keep detailed records, including participant study number and name, treatment given, batch 
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number, expiry date, dose and date of administration. 
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3.8.7. Management of blood donation and risk of infection 
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During the study period, participants cannot donate blood as blood donors. Administration of the 
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3.9. Study Visit Schedule and Procedures 
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3.9.1. Visit Schedule 
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The visit schedule ensures proper administration of study drug, and that the relevant data and 
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clinical procedures are collected and performed at appropriate time points.  
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Procedures, data collection, and drug 
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Obtain informed consent 
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Samples taken for routine blood and urine 
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Routine chest X-ray 
 
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Patch testing 
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Clinical photography 
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Collect skin biopsies 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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The initial visit will cover screening for eligibility and baseline assessments. For clarity, the 
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screening visit will be described here as one clinic visit. The following procedures will be carried 
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Give the participant information leaflet. Discuss the study and answer any initial 
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questions the participant may have. Allow patient sufficient time to consider their 
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participation in the study. Discuss the study with the participant further and answer any 
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questions about the study.  
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Obtain consent from the patient before proceeding with the study.  
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Physical examination and confirmation of clinical diagnosis of nickel allergy.  
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Check patient meets all eligibility criteria.  
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Record relevant medical history and demographic data.  
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Give study diary to participant to record self-reported outcome measures, any medical 
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problems, health service usage and adherence with study protocol. 
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Apply first set of patch tests containing nickel. 
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3.9.3. Day 2 and 3 visit 
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At the day 2 visit patch tests will be removed and clinical evaluation of patch test reactions 
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including photography will be performed. Following procedures will be performed during day 2 
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Removal of patch tests. 
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Clinical evaluation of patch test reactions.  
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Clinical photography of skin sites. 
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If positive patch test: 
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Take samples for full blood cell count, kidney and liver function tests, plus any others 
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that are clinically indicated. Collect sample for urine screen (sediment, protein, hCG and 
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glucose). The results of these tests will not be collected or analysed but they should be 
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checked by the clinician as per routine practice and any clinically significant findings 
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treated accordingly and recorded on the medical history if appropriate.  
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Perform routine chest X-ray to exclude any latent infectious disease. 
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participants into the anakinra or placebo group. 
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The following procedures will be carried out at the day 20 visit: 
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Physicial examination. 
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Randomise participant. The participant will be randomised to receive either anakinra or 
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placebo.  
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Initiate treatment 24 hours prior to the second set of patch tests with nickel chloride. 
360 
3.9.5. Day 21 visit 
361 
At this visit, participants will receive their second dose of study medication and a second set of 
362 
patch tests containing nickel chloride will be applied. 
363 
The following procedures will be carried out at the day 21 visit: 
364 
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Clinical evaluation of patch test reactions. 
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Administration of the second dose of study medication right before patch testing. 
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Application of second set of patch tests containing nickel chloride. 
367 
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Record adverse events. 
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3.9.6. Day 22 
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At this visit, participants will receive their daily dose of study medication. 
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The following procedures will be carried out at this visit: 
371 
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Administration of study medication. 
372 
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Record adverse reactions. 
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3.9.7. Day 23 
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This visit will comprise of patch test removal, clinical evaluation of patch test reactions and 
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Administration of study medication. 
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Record adverse reactions. 
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Patch test removal. 
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Clinical evaluation of patch test reactions. 
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Clinical photography. 
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3.9.8. Day 24 
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At this visit participants will receive their daily dose of study medication and clinical evaluation of 
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patch test reactions and clinical photography of skin sites will also be performed. 
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The following procedures will be carried out at these visits: 
386 
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Administration of study medication. 
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Record adverse events. 
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• 
Clinical evaluation of patch test reactions. 
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Clinical photography. 
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3.9.9. Day 25 
391 
This visit will be the last visit where participants receive study medication. 
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The following procedures will be carried out at these visits: 
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Administration of study medication. 
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Record adverse events. 
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Stop study medication after administration. 
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3.9.6. Day 42, 44 and 45 visits 
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The remaining visits are at day 42, 44, 45.  
398 
At day 42, the following procedures will be carried out: 
399 
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Clinical evaluation of patch test reactions. 
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Application of third set of patch tests containing nickel chloride. 
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Clinical photography. 
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At day 44, the following procedures will be carried out: 
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Removal of patch tests 48 hours after application.  
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Clinical evaluation of patch test reactions. 
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Clinical photography. 
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Collection of blood samples and skin biopsies for analysis and closure of wounds. 
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Collect the completed study diary and record self-reported outcome measures, medical 
409 
problems, health service usage and adherence with study protocol. 
410 
At day 45, the following procedures will be carried out: 
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Clinical evaluation of patch test reactions. 
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Clinical photography. 
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4. STATISTICS 
414 
4.1. Methods 
415 
The analysis plan and statistical analysis will be carried out by the trial’s investigators. Any 
416 
deviations from the original plan will be documented and justified in the final report.  
417 
The results will be analyzed based on treatment code using a statistical analysis plan finalised 
418 
prior to revealing the coded allocation sequence. Only after the analysis is complete will the 
419 
actual treatment arms corresponding to the treatment codes be revealed. The analysis will be 
420 
conducted by per protocol. 
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4.2. Sample size 
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A total of 20 participants will be recruited to the study (10 per arm). This should be sufficient to 
424 
detect a reduction in clinical score of at least one scoring point at 80% power and 95% 
425 
significance level.  
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427 
5. ADVERSE EVENTS 
428 
5.1. Definitions  
429 
An adverse event (AE) is any unfavourable and unintended sign, symptom, syndrome or illness 
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An AE does include a / an:  
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1. Exacerbation of a pre-existing illness.  
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2. Increase in frequency or intensity of a pre-existing episodic event or condition.  
434 
3. Condition detected or diagnosed after study drug administration even though it may 
435 
have been present prior to the start of the study.  
436 
4. Continuous persistent disease or symptoms present at baseline that worsen following 
437 
the start of the study.  
438 
An AE does not include a / an:  
439 
1. medical or surgical procedure (e.g., surgery, endoscopy, tooth extraction, transfusion); 
440 
but the condition that lead to the procedure is an AE.  
441 
2. pre-existing disease or conditions present or detected at the start of the study that did 
442 
not worsen.  
443 
3. situations where an untoward medical occurrence has not occurred (e.g., 
444 
hospitalisations for cosmetic elective surgery, social and / or convenience admissions).  
445 
4. disease or disorder being studied or sign or symptom associated with the disease or 
446 
disorder unless more severe than expected for the participant’s condition.  
447 
5. overdose of concurrent medication without any signs or symptoms.  
448 
A Serious Adverse Event (SAE) is any adverse event occurring that results in any of the 
449 
following outcomes:  
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Death  
451 
• 
life-threatening  
452 
• 
Inpatient hospitalisation or prolongation of existing hospitalisation  
453 
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Persistent or significant disability / incapacity  
454 
• 
A congenital anomaly or birth defect in the offspring of a participant  
455 
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Other medical events may be considered to be a SAE if they require medical or surgical 
456 
intervention to prevent one of the outcomes listed in this definition.  
457 
All adverse events will be assessed for seriousness, expectedness and causality (not related, 
458 
possibly related, probably related or definitely related). An adverse event whose causal 
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“definite” is an Adverse Reaction (AR). If the AR is classed as serious then it is a Serious 
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Adverse Reaction (SAR). A distinction is drawn between serious and severe AEs. Severity is a 
462 
measure of intensity whereas seriousness is defined using the criteria above. Hence, a severe 
463 
AE need not necessarily be serious. All adverse events will be recorded and closely monitored 
464 
until resolution, stabilisation, or until it has been shown that the study medication or treatment is 
465 
not the cause. The summary product characteristics for Kineret® will be used as a reference 
466 
document to assess if an AE or SAE is expected or unexpected. 
467 
5.2. Causality  
468 
Not related or unlikely: a clinical event including laboratory test abnormality with temporal 
469 
relationship to trial treatment administration which makes a causal relationship incompatible or 
470 
for which other drugs, chemicals or disease provide a plausible explanation. This will be 
471 
counted as “unrelated” for notification purposes.  
472 
Possible: a clinical event, including laboratory test abnormality, with temporal relationship to 
473 
trial treatment administration which makes a causal relationship a reasonable possibility, but 
474 
which could also be explained by other drugs, chemicals or concurrent disease. This will be 
475 
counted as “related” for notification purposes.  
476 
Probable: a clinical event, including laboratory test abnormality, with temporal relationship to 
477 
trial treatment administration which makes a causal relationship a reasonable possibility, and is 
478 
unlikely to be due to other drugs, chemicals or concurrent disease. This will be counted as 
479 
“related” for notification purposes.  
480 
Definite: a clinical event, including laboratory test abnormality, with temporal relationship to trial 
481 
treatment administration which makes a causal relationship a reasonable possibility, and which 
482 
can definitely not be attributed to other causes. This will be counted as “related” for notification 
483 
purposes.  
484 
An AE whose causal relationship to the study investigational medical product (IMP) is assessed 
485 
by the Chief Investigator as “possible”, “probable”, or “definite” is an Adverse Drug Reaction.  
486 
With regard to the criteria above, medical and scientific judgment shall be used in deciding 
487 
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5.3. Reporting of Adverse Events  
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Participants will be asked to contact the study site immediately in the event of any significant 
490 
adverse event. The Chief Investigator shall be informed immediately of any reportable serious 
491 
adverse reactions and shall determine seriousness and causality in conjunction with any 
492 
treating medical practitioners.  
493 
In the event of a pregnancy occurring in a trial participant or the partner of a trial participant 
494 
monitoring shall occur during the pregnancy and after delivery to ascertain any trial related 
495 
adverse events in the mother or the offspring. Where it is the partner of a trial participant 
496 
consent will be obtained for this observation from both the partner and her medical practitioner.  
497 
All serious adverse reactions will be recorded and reported to the Danish Medicines Agency 
498 
(DMA) and regional ethics committees (REC) as part of the regular mandatory reports. SUSARs 
499 
will be reported by e-form within the statutory timeframes to the DMA and REC as stated below. 
500 
The Chief Investigator shall be responsible for all adverse event reporting.  
501 
5.4. Suspected Unexpected Serious Adverse Reaction (SUSARs)  
502 
A serious adverse reaction (SAR) that is unexpected (i.e. not a known side effect of the study 
503 
drug) is classed as Suspected Unexpected Serious Adverse Reaction. All SUSARs will be 
504 
reported immediately to the Chief Investigator and will require expedited reporting to the 
505 
authorities as described below.  
506 
The Chief Investigator will:  
507 
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Assess the event for seriousness, expectedness and relatedness to the study IMP.  
508 
• 
Take appropriate medical action, which may include halting the trial.  
509 
• 
If the event is deemed a SUSAR, shall, within seven days, complete the CIOMS form 
510 
and send to the DMA.  
511 
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Shall inform the REC using the relevant reporting form found on the REC’s web page 
512 
within seven days of knowledge of the event.  
513 
• 
Shall, within a further eight days send any follow-up information and reports to the DMA 
514 
and REC.  
515 
• 
Make any amendments as required to the study protocol and inform the ethics and 
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5.5. Collection of Adverse Event Data  
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This study investigates a widely used drug, anakinra, for which the side-effect profile is well 
519 
established. For this reason, only adverse events that are known side-effects will be collected 
520 
(detailed in section 4.2.4, Known side effects) i.e. only adverse reactions will be collected. 
521 
At each mandatory study visit, the investigator will record whether the participant had 
522 
experienced any of the reportable adverse events. The investigator can also record any other 
523 
significant adverse events that are not listed if deemed clinically relevant.  
524 
All available sources of information will be used to collect information on adverse events 
525 
including hospital notes, the participant diary and discussion with the participant. Any adverse 
526 
events reported will be graded according to a modified version of the Common Terminology 
527 
Criteria for Adverse Events v3.0. 
528 
6. Ethics Committee and Regulatory Aspects  
529 
6.1. Ethical and Regulatory Approval  
530 
The trial will not be initiated before the protocol, informed consent forms and participant and 
531 
information sheets have received approval / favourable opinion from the DMA and REC.  
532 
The trial will be conducted in accordance with the ethical principles that have their origin in the 
533 
Declaration of Helsinki, 1996; the principles of Good Clinical Practice, in accordance with the 
534 
Medicines for Human Use Regulations, Statutory Instrument 2004, 1031 and its subsequent 
535 
amendments.  
536 
6.3. Case Report Forms  
537 
Each participant will be assigned a trial identity code number, allocated at randomisation, for 
538 
use on the case report forms (CRFs), other trial documents and the study database. The 
539 
documents and database will also use their initials (of first and last names separated by a 
540 
hyphen or a middle name initial when available) and date of birth (dd/mm/yy).  
541 
CRFs will be treated as confidential documents and held securely in accordance with 
542 
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date of birth, CPR-number, and Participant Trial Number, to permit identification of all 
544 
participants enrolled in the trial, in case additional follow-up is required.  
545 
All paper forms shall be filled in using black/blue ballpoint pen. Errors shall be lined out but not 
546 
obliterated by using correction fluid and the correction inserted, initialled and dated.  
547 
6.4. Direct access to source data / documents  
548 
The CRF and all source documents, including progress notes and copies of laboratory and 
549 
medical test results shall be made available at all times for review by the Chief Investigator and 
550 
inspection by relevant regulatory authorities (e.g. DMA).  
551 
6.5. Data Protection  
552 
Due respect for data protection and confidentiality will be maintained.  
553 
All trial staff and investigators will endeavour to protect the rights of the trial’s participants to 
554 
privacy and informed consent, and will adhere to the Data Protection Regulation and the Data 
555 
Protection Act. The CRF will only collect the minimum required information for the purposes of 
556 
the trial. CRFs will be held securely, in a locked room, or locked cupboard or cabinet. Access to 
557 
the information will be limited to the trial staff and investigators and relevant regulatory 
558 
authorities. Computer held data including the trial database will be held securely and password 
559 
protected. All data will be stored on a secure dedicated web server. Access will be restricted by 
560 
user identifiers and passwords (encrypted using a one way encryption method).  
561 
Information about the trial in the participant’s medical records / hospital notes will be treated 
562 
confidentially in the same way as all other confidential medical information. Following 
563 
information will be extracted from participants’ medical records: blood sample results, x-ray 
564 
description, urine sample result, age, gender, skin type, current and prior medical diseases, 
565 
medical disease predispositions and medical list. 
566 
Electronic data will be backed up every 24 hours to both local and remote media in encrypted 
567 
format.  
568 
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Handling of biological samples and personal information will be kept in accordance to the GCP 
570 
standard and the Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection act. Surplus material from 
571 
the biopsies will be kept in a research biobank for up to five years after study termination in case 
572 
it will be necessary to do any further analyses. After this period the samples will be destroyed. 
573 
All extra analyses will only be performed after approval from The National Committee on Health 
574 
Research Ethics. Biological material will not be sent to any other countries. 
575 
6.7 Procedures for breaking randomisation code 
576 
Sponsor will receive a set of coded envelopes with all randomization numbers and another set 
577 
of coded envelopes will be delivered seperatly together with the study drug/placebo. In case that 
578 
the treatment allocation needs to be revealed, the envelopes can be opened. The envelopes are 
579 
stored and available at the department 24/7. The investigator can be reached by telephone 
580 
24/7. 
581 
7. Quality Assurance and Audit  
582 
7.1. Insurance and Indemnity  
583 
Insurance and indemnity for trial participants and trial staff is covered within the hospital’s 
584 
liability insurance 
585 
7.2. Trial Conduct and Monitoring 
586 
This trial will be conducted in adherence with the protocol, International Conference on 
587 
Harmonisation Good Clinical Practice E6 (ICH-GCP) and the applicable regulatory 
588 
requirements. All study documents and standard operating procedures will be prepared to 
589 
ensure compliance with GCP.  
590 
The investigators will ensure that all study procedures are followed and any deviations 
591 
documented and investigated.  
592 
The study will be performed in accordance with GCP. The GCP-unit, Copenhagen 
593 
(Frederiksberg hospital, Nordre Fasanvej 57, Skadestuevej 1, parterre, 2000 Frederiksberg) will 
594 
monitor the study. The Danish Data Protection Agency will be notified about this study. 
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7.3. Record Retention and Archiving  
596 
In compliance with the ICH-GCP guidelines, the Principal Investigator will maintain all records 
597 
and documents regarding the conduct of the study. These will be retained for at least 7 years or 
598 
for longer if required. If the responsible investigator is no longer able to maintain the study 
599 
records, a second person will be nominated to take over this responsibility.  
600 
7.4. Risk Assessment  
601 
There is little additional risk or benefit to the individual participant by entering this study. The 
602 
study drug is a standard treatment option for certain rheumatoid diseases and the risks 
603 
associated with the treatment are well documented with the most common being infection. 
604 
During the study we will be giving the study drug at the daily recommended dose. Risks related 
605 
to the clinical procedures in the study can be minor pain, bruise and infection when taking blood 
606 
samples. Minor pain and bruising during blood pressure measuring. Redness and irritation of 
607 
skin related to patch testing. Redness, irritation, minor risk of bleeding, infection and minor 
608 
scarring related to the biopsies. Minor radiation risk exposes the participant to about 0.1 mSv 
609 
(corresponding to 1-2 weeks of background radiation during chest x-ray. Background radiation 
610 
is 3 mSv/year). Participants in the study will receive either an active drug or placebo. The results 
611 
of this study will help inform clinical treatment decisions that will benefit society.  
612 
7.5. Confidentiality  
613 
Individual participant medical information obtained as a result of this study is considered 
614 
confidential. Participant confidentiality will be further ensured by utilising identification code 
615 
numbers to correspond to treatment data in the computer files.  
616 
Data generated as a result of this trial will be available for inspection on request by the 
617 
participating physicians, the ethics committees, host institutions and the regulatory authorities.  
618 
7.6. Ethical Considerations 
619 
Participants will be provided with written and oral information on this study and will only be 
620 
enrolled when given their written informed consent. The study will be designed in accordance to 
621 
the Helsinki-declaration. Herlev and Gentofte Hospital will ensure that collection and processing 
622 
of personal data comply with national legislation on data protection and privacy. Participants will 
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not directly benefit from the study. All procedures (biopsy, blood tests and allergies) are 
624 
performed routinely in the department, anakinra is already used for individual patients with 
625 
autoinflammatory diseases. However, it will extend our knowledge about mechanisms involved 
626 
in ACD, which may lead to new treatments of the disease. Severe ACD is associated with 
627 
known reduced life quality, disruption of sleeping and affected work life. Thus, studies 
628 
investigating ACD are needed.  
629 
8. PUBLICATION AND DISSEMINATION POLICY  
630 
The results of the study will be submitted for publication in a peer review journal as soon as 
631 
possible after analysis. All investigators will be named in the acknowledgments, detailing their 
632 
role in the study. Participants will not be identified in any publications.  
633 
9. STUDY FINANCES  
634 
9.1. Funding source  
635 
This study is fully funded by the LEO Foundation and Aage Bang Foundation (DKK 1.070.000). 
636 
The University of Copenhagen administrates the economy. None of the investigators have any 
637 
commercial interests in the study. The LEO Foundation has no influence on this study. The 
638 
research conducted is fully independent of the LEO Foundation.  
639 
9.2. Participant stipends and payments  
640 
Participants will be economically compensated to participate in the trial since they will not 
641 
directly benefit from the study. Travel expenses will be covered for any costs incurred for 
642 
hospital visits. Participants will be compensated with 10.000 DKK for disadvantage, medical 
643 
treatment, visits, and skin biopsies upon completion of the study. The economical compensation 
644 
is taxable income. Participants will receive 500 DKK as compensation for their time if they’re 
645 
found non-eligible after the screening visit and participants who drop out prior to completion will 
646 
be economically compensated according to the number of visits and biopsies they have 
647 
participated in. 
 
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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18388517/ 
709