Comparison of Scalp Microbiota of the Psoriasis and Seborrheic Dermatitis Patients (NCT03807453) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparison of Scalp Microbiota of the Psoriasis and Seborrheic Dermatitis Patients
Turkey (Türkiye)30 participantsStarted 2019-04-25
Plain-language summary
A sterile swap specimen taken from the scalp of the patients with psoriasis vulgaris or seborrheic dermatitis and the volunteer control group will be examined in our study. The examples of the microbiota of the patients will be taken both the lesional scalp and the lesion-free part of the scalp. Then, the microbiota differences between the lesioned scalp and the lesion-free scalp of both groups, and the microbiome differences between the two groups and the control group will be evaluated.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Patients with scalp psoriasis
. Patients with seborrheic dermatitis
. Agree to participate in research 4 - Do not use any drugs for their disease topically or systemically for two months
Exclusion criteria
. Patients who do not want to participate in the study
. Patients with psoriasis vulgaris or seborrheic dermatitis that does not effect scalp.
. Those with chronic diseases that may affect skin microbiome
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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The scalp microbiota of the patients with psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis