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Comparison of Indigo Naturalis Oil Extract and Calcipotriol Solution in Treating Psoriasis

NCT01445886 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: PHASE2/PHASE3 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 33

Last updated 2019-09-10

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of indigo naturalis oil extract and calcipotriol solution in the treatment of psoriatic nails, to show that indigo naturalis oil extract may be a good choice for treating nail psoriasis, and potentially an effective alternative for those who do not respond well to traditional therapy.

Conditions

  • Nail Psoriasis

Interventions

DRUG

Indigo Naturalis Extract in Oil

The participants applied indigo naturalis extract in oil topically to one of two bilaterally symmetrical psoriatic finger nails twice daily for 24 weeks.

DRUG

Calcipotriol Solution

The participants applied calcipotriol solution topically to one of two bilaterally symmetrical psoriatic finger nails twice daily for 24 weeks.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Chang Gung University

    collaborator OTHER

  • Yin-ku Lin

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Yin-Ku Lin, M.D., Ph.D. · Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
20 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2011-01-31
Primary Completion
2012-06-30
Completion
2013-03-31

Countries

  • Taiwan

Study Locations

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