Effect of a Traditional Dosage Form on the quality of life of the patents suffering from vitiligo and Comparison to a Marketed Preparatio
- Conditions
- Vitiligo.vitiligo, pinta
- Registration Number
- IRCT201205029618N1
- Lead Sponsor
- Shiarz University of Medical Sciences
- Brief Summary
Background. The cosmetic problem that vitiligo produces affects patients psychologically. Many patients with vitiligo are suggested<br /> to cover their white skin patches with cosmetic products. There are formulations in traditional Iranian pharmacy to color these<br /> white skin patches. In this study, one of these formulations was compared with a cosmetic formulation. Methods. Two groups of<br /> patients were selected. One group used a marketed formulation and other group used a traditional Iranian pharmacy formulation.<br /> The quality of life of the patients was compared based on the Dermatology Life Quality Index questionnaire. Results. Both<br /> interventions were associated with statistically improved Dermatology Life Quality Index scores over the 8-week intervention<br /> (P < .05), although the difference between the 2 was not statistically significant (P ¼ .436). Conclusion. Traditional Iranian pharmacy<br /> formulation is effective in increasing the quality of life in vitiligo patients.
- Detailed Description
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Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Complete
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 30
vitiligo patients from 20-60 yrs.
Exclusion criteria: under any vitiligo treatments.
Not provided
Study & Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Quality of Life of Patients. Timepoint: before and after intervention in 10 day intervals to 40 days. Method of measurement: use of DLQI questionare.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change of skin patches color. Timepoint: before and after intervention in 10 day intervals to 40 days. Method of measurement: imaging and use of the software.