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Individualized Medical Training and Calcipotriol and Betamethasone Dipropionate Gel in Plaque Psoriasis

Information source: Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this data on August 23, 2015
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Condition(s) targeted: Psoriasis

Intervention: Individualized practical training (Procedure)

Phase: N/A

Status: Completed

Sponsored by: Catholic University of the Sacred Heart

Summary

The aim of the study will be to evaluate the impact of this individualized practical training on efficacy (evaluated by Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) and Body Surface Area (BSA) score performed by a physician blinded to the study groups) and adherence (calculated as days wherein gel was applied and as BSA/weight of gel applied rate) to a 4 week long treatment with dovobet gel. On the other hand, the investigators will evaluate in both groups as demographic (as sex, age, job,..) or disease (as severity, duration, impact of quality of life,..) characteristics influence the adherence to the treatment.

Clinical Details

Official title: Role of an Individualized Medical Training in Improving Efficacy and Adherence to a 4-week Treatment With Calcipotriol and Betamethasone Dipropionate Gel for Mild-to-moderate Plaque Psoriasis

Study design: Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Single Blind (Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Treatment

Primary outcome:

Efficacy as measured by PASI improvement

Efficacy as measured by BSA improvement

Secondary outcome:

Adherence as measured by days wherein gel was applied

Adherence as measured by BSA/weight of gel applied rate

Eligibility

Minimum age: 18 Years. Maximum age: N/A. Gender(s): Both.

Criteria:

Inclusion Criteria:

- Diagnosis of psoriasis will be maid mainly on clinical findings. If doubts, a skin

sample will be obtained and evaluated by histopathological examination. Exclusion Criteria:

- Patients with palmoplantar, scalp, inverse, erythrodermic, guttate, pustular

psoriasis will be excluded.

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Additional Information

Starting date: May 2014
Last updated: July 2, 2015

Page last updated: August 23, 2015

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