Evaluating the Efficacy and Tolerability of Application of Metaderm Product for the Treatment of Psoriasis

Study Purpose

Psoriasis vulgaris is a common inflammatory condition of the skin that results in well-demarcated, scaly, erythematous, itchy plaques. In the United States, psoriasis remains a common, immune-mediated disease, affecting 7.4 million adults. Often topical prescription medications are used as first line treatment for moderate psoriasis. Some topical medications have side effects and risk with long time use, thus not ideal for extensive and indefinite amount of time. Conversely, over- the-counter emollient treatments are readily available, safe and potentially efficacious. This study is design to test the safety and efficacy of topical application of the Metaderm product cream. The Metaderm cream is non-prescription, natural product.

Recruitment Criteria

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

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No
Study Type

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Interventional
Eligible Ages 18 Years and Over
Gender All
More Inclusion & Exclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria for patients with plaque psoriasis 3-10% BSA. Subjects must satisfy the following criteria to be enrolled in the study: 1. Must be in general good health (except for disease under study) as judged by the Investigator, based on medical history, physical examination, clinical laboratories, and urinalysis. (NOTE: The definition of good health means a subject does not have uncontrolled significant co-morbid conditions). 2. Patients 18 and older. 3. Give written informed consent prior to any study procedures being conducted, and candidates will authorize the release and use of protected health information (PHI) 4. Be willing and consent to having photos taken of their skin. 5. Diagnosis of chronic plaque psoriasis that has been present for at least 6 months prior to baseline. 6. Plaque psoriasis involving at least 3-10% of the patient's body surface area. 7. Must have discontinued all systemic therapies for the treatment of psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis at least 4 weeks or 5 half-lives, and biologics 6 months) prior to baseline visit. 8. Must have discontinued all topical therapies for the treatment of psoriasis at least 2 weeks prior to baseline visit. 9. Subjects must have discontinued UV therapy at least 2 weeks prior to baseline and PUVA at least 4 weeks prior to baseline. 10. Subjects must be in good general health without significant uncontrolled comorbidities, other than psoriasis, as determined by the investigator based on exam findings, medical history, and clinical laboratories. Patients with stable mild renal insufficiency are eligible for enrolling in this trial. 11. Females of childbearing potential must use an approved birth control method while receiving treatment and for 28 days following the investigational product and there must be a documented negative pregnancy tests prior to initiating treatment. Approved birth control methods include hormonal contraception (oral, injection, implant, transdermal patch, vaginal ring), intrauterine device, tubal ligation (tying your tubes), partners vasectomy, or male or female condoms that are not made of natural materials PLUS a diaphragm with spermicide, cervical cap with spermicide, or a contraceptive sponge with spermicide. Females not of child bearing potential are defined as being at least 1 year postmenopausal or surgically sterile (bilateral tubal ligation, bilateral oophorectomy and/or hysterectomy). Inclusion Criteria with stable dose of biologic treatment and have plaque psoriasis 3-10 %BSA. Subjects must satisfy the following criteria to be enrolled in the study: 1. Must be in general good health (except for disease under study) as judged by the Investigator, based on medical history, physical examination, clinical laboratories, and urinalysis. (NOTE: The definition of good health means a subject does not have uncontrolled significant co-morbid conditions). 2. Patients 18 and older. 3. Give written informed consent prior to any study procedures being conducted, and candidates will authorize the release and use of protected health information (PHI) 4. Be willing and consent to having photos taken of their skin. 5. Diagnosis of chronic plaque psoriasis that has been present for at least 6 months prior to baseline. 6. Stable dose of biologic therapy for the last 6 months prior to screening visit. 7. Plaque psoriasis involving at least 3-10% of the patient's body surface area. 8. Must have discontinued all topical therapies for the treatment of psoriasis at least 2 weeks prior to baseline visit. 9. Subjects must have discontinued UV therapy at least 2 weeks prior to baseline and PUVA at least 4 weeks prior to baseline. 10. Subjects must be in good general health without significant uncontrolled comorbidities, other than psoriasis, as determined by the investigator based on exam findings, medical history, and clinical laboratories. Patients with stable mild renal insufficiency are eligible for enrolling in this trial. 11. Females of childbearing potential must use an approved birth control method while receiving treatment and for 28 days following the investigational product and there must be a documented negative pregnancy tests prior to initiating treatment. Approved birth control methods include hormonal contraception (oral, injection, implant, transdermal patch, vaginal ring), intrauterine device, tubal ligation (tying your tubes), partners vasectomy, or male or female condoms that are not made of natural materials PLUS a diaphragm with spermicide, cervical cap with spermicide, or a contraceptive sponge with spermicide. Females not of child bearing potential are defined as being at least 1 year postmenopausal or surgically sterile (bilateral tubal ligation, bilateral oophorectomy and/or hysterectomy). Inclusion Criteria for patients with scalp psoriasis. Subjects must satisfy the following criteria to be enrolled in the study: 1. Must be in general good health (except for disease under study) as judged by the Investigator, based on medical history, physical examination, clinical laboratories, and urinalysis. (NOTE: The definition of good health means a subject does not have uncontrolled significant co-morbid conditions). 2. Patients 18 and older. 3. Give written informed consent prior to any study procedures being conducted, and candidates will authorize the release and use of protected health information (PHI) 4. Be willing and consent to having photos taken of their skin. 5. Diagnosis of chronic plaque psoriasis that has been present for at least 6 months prior to baseline. 6. Plaque psoriasis involving the scalp. 7. Body plaque psoriasis cannot exceed 10 %BSA. 8. Must have discontinued all systemic therapies for the treatment of psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis at least 4 weeks or 5 half-lives, and biologics 6 months) prior to baseline visit. 9. Must have discontinued all topical therapies for the treatment of psoriasis at least 2 weeks prior to baseline visit. 10. Subjects must have discontinued UV therapy at least 2 weeks prior to baseline and PUVA at least 4 weeks prior to baseline. 11. Subjects must be in good general health without significant uncontrolled comorbidities, other than psoriasis, as determined by the investigator based on exam findings, medical history, and clinical laboratories. Patients with stable mild renal insufficiency are eligible for enrolling in this trial. 12. Females of childbearing potential must use an approved birth control method while receiving treatment and for 28 days following the investigational product and there must be a documented negative pregnancy tests prior to initiating treatment. Approved birth control methods include hormonal contraception (oral, injection, implant, transdermal patch, vaginal ring), intrauterine device, tubal ligation (tying your tubes), partners vasectomy, or male or female condoms that are not made of natural materials PLUS a diaphragm with spermicide, cervical cap with spermicide, or a contraceptive sponge with spermicide. Females not of child bearing potential are defined as being at least 1 year postmenopausal or surgically sterile (bilateral tubal ligation, bilateral oophorectomy and/or hysterectomy). Exclusion Criteria. The presence of any of the following will exclude a subject from enrollment: 13. Other than disease under study, any clinically significant (as determined by the Investigator) cardiac, endocrinologic, pulmonary, neurologic, psychiatric, hepatic, renal, hematologic, immunologic disease, or other major disease that is currently uncontrolled. 14. Any condition, including the presence of laboratory abnormalities, which would place the subject at unacceptable risk if he/she were to participate in the study. 15. Prior history of suicide attempt at any time in the subject's life time prior to screening or randomization, or major psychiatric illness requiring hospitalization within the last 3 years. 16. Pregnant or breast feeding. 17. Active substance abuse or a history of substance abuse within 6 months prior to Screening. 18. Use of any investigational drug within 4 weeks prior to randomization, or 5 pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic half lives, if known (whichever is longer). 19. Prior treatment with the investigational product. 20. Unable to comply with the protocol (as defined by the Investigator; i.e. drug or alcohol abuse or history of noncompliance) 21. Any other dermatologic conditions that prohibit or confound the ability of the investigator to interpret skin and/or nail exam findings. 22. Patients who will be unable to avoid the use of systemic steroids, excluding intranasal or inhaled steroids that will be permitted, for the duration of the trial

Trial Details

Trial ID:

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NCT03597620
Phase

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Phase 4
Lead Sponsor

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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Principal Investigator

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Boni Elewski, MD
Principal Investigator Affiliation University of Alabama at Birmingham
Agency Class

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Other
Overall Status Recruiting
Countries United States
Conditions

The disease, disorder, syndrome, illness, or injury that is being studied.

Psoriasis
Arms & Interventions

Arms

Experimental: Patients with plaque psoriasis 3-10% BSA

Metaderm cream will be applied topically twice a day to all active lesions.

Experimental: Patients with stable dose of biologic treatment & 3-10% BSA

Metaderm cream will be applied topically twice a day to all active lesions. The metaderm scalp spray will be applied daily to the affected areas on the scalp.

Experimental: Patients with Scalp Psoriasis

For the subgroup for scalp psoriasis, patient will use the shampoo Head & Shoulders formula with 1% Pyrithione Zinc as the active ingredient

Interventions

Drug: - Metaderm

Metaderm cream and spray will be apply to subjects scalp and body.

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Dermatology at the Whitaker Clinic, Birmingham, Alabama

Status

Recruiting

Address

Dermatology at the Whitaker Clinic

Birmingham, Alabama, 35249

Site Contact

Boni Elewski, MD

dermresearch@uabmc.edu

205-502-9962

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