UnknownPhase 4

Efficacy of Combined Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser and Topical Tazarotene in the Treatment of Psoriatic Nail Disease

30 participantsStarted 2017-10-01

Plain-language summary

Nail psoriasis has a high incidence amongst patients with psoriasis.It is estimated to affect 80% of psoriatic patients at some time during their lives and has a significant adverse influence on their quality of life. Treatment of nail psoriasis is disappointing, as it is refractory to treatment, with conventional therapies often having little effect.

Who can participate

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Inclusion criteria

. Thirty patients with bilateral fingernail psoriasis will be recruited from the Dermatology Outpatient Clinic, Assiut University Hospital.
. The diagnosis will be based upon the clinical characteristics of nail psoriasis.
. Patients will be included after they have stopped any systemic therapy for at least 8 weeks

Exclusion criteria

. pregnant or lactating woman
. patients with history of photosensitivity.
. Patients who discontinued or just started to receive new systemic therapy or phototherapy during the study period will be dropped from the study.

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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What they're measuring

percentage of clinically improved patients using modified nail psoriasis severity index.

Timeframe: three months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03263624

SponsorAssiut University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-10-01

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