Effectiveness of a Digital Health Application for Psoriasis (NCT06027034) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Effectiveness of a Digital Health Application for Psoriasis
Germany348 participantsStarted 2023-09-04
Plain-language summary
This clinical trial with 348 patients with psoriasis aims to investigate the effectiveness of a self-guided online program for patients with psoriasis.
Patients will be randomized and allocated in a 1:1 ratio to either an intervention group, in which they will receive 12-month-access to an online program for psoriasis in addition to treatment as usual (TAU, n = 174), or to a control group, in which they will receive only TAU (n = 174). TAU is defined as any therapy prescribed or recommended by the GP or specialists (e.g. dermatologist, psychiatrist), which may include topical therapy, phototherapy, pharmacotherapy, psychosocial therapy, etc.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥ 18 years
* Presence of psoriasis vulgaris or psoriatic arthritis
* Submission of a specialist medical certificate attesting to the presence of at least one of the following ICD-10-GM diagnoses: Psoriasis vulgaris (L 40.0, L 40.7), Psoriatic arthritis (L40.5, M07.x)
* Impaired health-related quality of life (DLQI \> 10)
* Consent to participate
* Sufficient understanding of the German language
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of another subtype of psoriasis (pustular psoriasis, guttate psoriasis, inverse psoriasis, erythrodermic psoriasis, or drug-induced psoriasis) or psoriatic arthritis without skin involvement
* Presence of malignancies
* Presence of other chronic diseases with strong negative influence on quality of life
* Currently undergoing psychiatric treatment / current presence of a severe psychiatric diagnosis
* Insufficient language and/or IT skills
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.