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To evaluate efficacy and safety of clobetasol propionate topical foam vs. clobetasol propionate lotion in patients with mild to moderate plaque type psoriasis

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Psoriasis vulgaris,
Registration Number
CTRI/2017/10/010121
Lead Sponsor
Torrent Pharamceutical Ltd
Brief Summary

Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory skin disorder that causes physical discomfort and psychological distress in 1-5% of the population worldwide. Clobetasol Propionate (CP) is a synthetic super-potent fluorinated topical corticosteroid, used for the treatment of psoriasis and available in variety of formulations such as ointments, creams, lotions, solutions and  gels at a concentration of 0.05% regardless of vehicle. Foam dosage form is newer and excellent for topical application of medication. Due to unique film forming and breaking characteristics, foam can be easily transferred from the container to the intended skin application site. Several studies reported that patient gives higher preference to foam than other traditional dosage form like cream or ointment due to ease of application, easy and uniform spreading on skin surface, less stickiness, less greasy feeling, quick drying after application and relatively less residue on skin surface after application. The present study is planned to compare the efficacy and safety of Torrent’s clobetasol propionate topical foam 0.05% with clobetasol propionate lotion 0.05% in patients of mild to moderate plaque type psoriasis.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
232
Inclusion Criteria
  • 1.Male and female patients of age 18 years or older.
  • 2.Patients with mild to moderate plaque-type psoriasis, as defined by ISGA score of 2-3 at enrolment involving ≤10 % of total body surface area.
  • 3.Patients must have a target lesion (>2 cm2) with a score of 2-3 (on a scale of 0 to 5) for each of erythema, scaling and plaque thickness.
  • 4.Patients with ability and willingness to follow the study procedures attend all scheduled visits and successfully complete the study.
  • 5.Patients willing to give informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria
  • 1.Patients with known allergy or sensitivity to clobetasol or other topical corticosteroids or any other component of investigational formulation.
  • 2.Patients whose psoriasis involves the face, nails, palms, soles or intertriginous sites.
  • 3.Severe, uncontrolled manifestation of any disease including psoriasis.
  • 4.Use of systemic antipsoriatic therapy (e.g., corticosteroids, retinoids, methotrexate, psoralen and ultraviolet light, cyclosporine) within the past 4 weeks 5.Patients who have taken or currently on biologics treatment such as e.g., alefacept, etanercept, adalimumab.
  • 6.Use of topical treatment which have a known beneficial effect on psoriasis, including but not limited to corticosteroid, retinoids, vitamin D derivatives, tar or anthralin within the past 2 weeks.
  • 7.Introduction or change in dosage of systemic medications for other medical conditions which are known to affect psoriasis (e.g., lithium, β-blockers etc.) within the past 4 weeks.
  • 8.The expectation of exposure to strong sunlight or UV therapy during the course of the study; or any condition that, in the judgment of the investigator, would put the patient at unacceptable risk for participation in the study.
  • 9.Patients who are known seropositive cases of HIV, Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C.
  • 10.History of malignancy in last 5 years.
  • 11.Current drug or alcohol abuse.
  • 12.Patient with clinically significant abnormal laboratory investigation.
  • 13.Use of any investigational drug or device therapy within the past 4 weeks.
  • 14.Pregnant women, women who are breast feeding or women of reproductive potential who are neither surgically sterilized nor willing to use effective contraceptive methods during the course of the study.
  • 15.Men wishing to father a child during the course of the study or not ready to use adequate means of contraception throughout the study.
  • 16.Patient who in the opinion of the investigator would not be suitable candidate for participation in the study.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Percentage of patients with Investigator’s static global assessment scores of 0 or 1 at week 2.Screening, Day 0, Week 1 and Week 2
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Percentage of patients with Investigator’s static global assessment scores of 0 or 1 in scalp and non-scalp psoriasis groups at week 2Screening, Day 0, Week 1 and Week 2
Mean change in scores of target lesion signs of psoriasis (erythema, scaling, plaque thickness) and pruritus from baseline to week 2Screening, Day 0, Week 1 and Week 2
Percentage of patients with Subject’s global assessment score of 0 or 1 at week 2Day 0, Week 1 and Week 2
Comparison of mean vehicle acceptance score between treatment groups at week 2Week 2

Trial Locations

Locations (14)

Ajanta Research Centre,Ajanta Hospital & IVF Centre

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Lucknow, UTTAR PRADESH, India

Father Muller Medical College and Hospital

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Kannada, KARNATAKA, India

Health Point Hospital

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Kolkata, WEST BENGAL, India

K. R Hospital, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute

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Mysore, KARNATAKA, India

KLES Dr Prabhakar Kore Hospital & Medical Research Centre

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Belgaum, KARNATAKA, India

Maharaja Agrasen Hospital, West Punjabi Bagh, New Delhi - 110026, India

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Delhi, DELHI, India

Nehru Hospital, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh-160012

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Chandigarh, CHANDIGARH, India

NRS Medical College & Hospital

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Kolkata, WEST BENGAL, India

Orange City Hospital and Research institute

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Nagpur, MAHARASHTRA, India

Peerless Hospitex Hospital and Research Centre Ltd

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Kolkata, WEST BENGAL, India

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Ajanta Research Centre,Ajanta Hospital & IVF Centre
🇮🇳Lucknow, UTTAR PRADESH, India
Dr Shatrughan Sahay
Principal investigator
9721936101
drshatru@yahoo.com

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