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Study NCT ID: NCT01537432
Status: COMPLETED
Last Update Posted: 2016-01-05
First Post: 2012-02-17
Is NOT Gene Therapy: False
Has Adverse Events: True

Brief Title: Multiple-dose Regimen Study to Assess Effect of 12 Months of Secukinumab Treatment on Skin Response and Biomarkers in Psoriasis Patients
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