Impact Of self-medication on therapeutic and economical outcomes in patients of Acne Vulgaris in comparison with prescription medication in dermatology department of a tertiary care teaching hospital: A comparative interventional Study.
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 招募中
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 106
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- 1.Clinical effectiveness in prescription versus self-medication patients.
研究概览
简要总结
The study aims to evaluate and compare the therapeutic and economic outcomes of self-medication versus prescription-based treatment in patients with acne vulgaris attending a dermatology department in a tertiary care teaching hospital. Acne vulgaris is a common chronic inflammatory skin condition that often leads individuals to self-medicate, increasing the risk of side effects, drug interactions, and higher treatment costs. This comparative interventional study will assess the clinical efficacy, safety, cost effectiveness, and quality of life among patients using self-medication and those following dermatologist prescribed therapy. The study also explores the role of pharmacist intervention in improving patient outcomes and promoting rational drug use. Data will be collected using standardized assessment tools, and outcomes will be analysed statistically to determine differences between the two groups.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Na
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 15.00 Year(s) 至 35.00 Year(s)（—）
- 性别
- All
入选标准
- •Patients confirmed with diagnosis of Acne Vulgaris.
- •Both female and male patients of OPD of age 15-35 years.
- •Willing to provide written informed consent.
排除标准
- •Pregnant and lactating women.
- •Patients with severe comorbidities.
- •Patients with Immunodeficiency disorder.
- •Patients who have been previously initiated on prescription medication by other dermatologists.
结局指标
主要结局
1.Clinical effectiveness in prescription versus self-medication patients.
时间窗: Baseline & after 4 weeks
2.Incidence and severity of adverse effects.
时间窗: Baseline & after 4 weeks
次要结局
- 1.Direct & indirect costs associated with each therapy.(2.Improvement in quality of life of the patient)
研究者
Dr Geetanjali Salimath
KLE College Of Pharmacy, Belagavi.