A study on risk of developing heart disease in patients with skin disease called psoriasis marked by red, itchy, scaly patches.
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Health Condition 1: null- Newly diagnosed adults ( men and women) with psoriasis and adults without Psoriasis attending outpatient department of Father Muller Medical College Dermatology Department
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2013/08/003928
- Lead Sponsor
- Father Muller Medical College
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Open to Recruitment
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 60
Inclusion Criteria
1.All newly diagnosed cases of psoriasis above the age of 18 years.
2.Patients willing to participate in the study and undergo necessary investigations.
Exclusion Criteria
1.Age less than 18 years.
2.Specific treatment [like Methotrexate, Biologics] taken for psoriasis in last one month prior to enrollment in the study.
3.Patients on medications affecting carbohydrate and lipid metabolism [Beta blockers, Thiazides, Corticosteroids and lipid lowering agents].
4.Pregnant and lactating women.
5.Patients not willing for the study.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Observational
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method