Ayurvedic Treatment Package in Plaque Psoriasis

Study Purpose

Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated inflammatory skin disease that is associated with substantial impairment of physical and psychological quality of life. The conventional treatment protocols manages the condition but with remissions and relapses which create anxiety in patients. Many of the patients withdraw from active social life as the disease attains chronicity. Several studies are pointing towards a conjoint management strategy incorporating the traditional and alternate medical systems. In this regard, Ayurveda is commonly used by psoriatic patients in India. Considering this fact it is high time to conduct a study to scientifically evaluate the efficacy of Ayurvedic treatment protocol in managing psoriasis as well as its potential to improve the quality of life.

Recruitment Criteria

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Healthy volunteers are participants who do not have a disease or condition, or related conditions or symptoms

No
Study Type

An interventional clinical study is where participants are assigned to receive one or more interventions (or no intervention) so that researchers can evaluate the effects of the interventions on biomedical or health-related outcomes.


An observational clinical study is where participants identified as belonging to study groups are assessed for biomedical or health outcomes.


Searching Both is inclusive of interventional and observational studies.

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

Inclusion Criteria:

  • - Patients with psoriasis having age 18 years or more.
  • - Patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis with a PASI score of 12 or higher.
  • - Psoriasis diagnosed 6 months or more before study entry.
  • - Those who are poorly controlled based on physicians assessment with topical treatments, phototherapy, systemic therapy, or a combination of these therapies.
  • - Participants who have given informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • - Participants with other systemic illnesses.
  • - Lactating and pregnant mothers.
  • - Alcohol dependence/Narcotic dependence /Steroid dependence.
- In the judgment of the investigator, unable or unwilling to follow the protocol and instructions

Trial Details

Trial ID:

This trial id was obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov, a service of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, providing information on publicly and privately supported clinical studies of human participants with locations in all 50 States and in 196 countries.

NCT04146558
Phase

Phase 1: Studies that emphasize safety and how the drug is metabolized and excreted in humans.

Phase 2: Studies that gather preliminary data on effectiveness (whether the drug works in people who have a certain disease or condition) and additional safety data.

Phase 3: Studies that gather more information about safety and effectiveness by studying different populations and different dosages and by using the drug in combination with other drugs.

Phase 4: Studies occurring after FDA has approved a drug for marketing, efficacy, or optimal use.

Phase 3
Lead Sponsor

The sponsor is the organization or person who oversees the clinical study and is responsible for analyzing the study data.

Universität Duisburg-Essen
Principal Investigator

The person who is responsible for the scientific and technical direction of the entire clinical study.

N/A
Principal Investigator Affiliation N/A
Agency Class

Category of organization(s) involved as sponsor (and collaborator) supporting the trial.

Other
Overall Status Recruiting
Countries India
Conditions

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

Psoriasis
Arms & Interventions

Arms

Experimental: Internal ayurvedic treatment

All possible internal preparations will be administered for a period of 12 months. All administered preparations with its dosage and duration will be documented All preparations will be subjected to lab test for clearing heavy metal and pesticide content before the administration

Active Comparator: External ayurvedic treatment

Application of warm external oil (Ayyapala kera tailam) on affected parts twice daily

Interventions

Drug: - Individualized internal ayurvedic treatment

All possible internal preparations will be administered for a period of 12 months. All administered preparations with its dosage and duration will be documented All preparations will be subjected to lab test for clearing heavy metal and pesticide content before the administration

Other: - External ayurvedic treatment

Application of warm external oil (Ayyapala kera tailam) on affected parts twice daily

Contact a Trial Team

If you are interested in learning more about this trial, find the trial site nearest to your location and contact the site coordinator via email or phone. We also strongly recommend that you consult with your healthcare provider about the trials that may interest you and refer to our terms of service below.

International Sites

PNNM Ayurveda College, Shoranur, Kerala, India

Status

Recruiting

Address

PNNM Ayurveda College

Shoranur, Kerala, 679 531

Site Contact

Eswara Sarma, Prof. Dr.

s.kumar@kem-med.com

0049 201 - 174 25021

The content provided on clinical trials is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical consultation with your healthcare provider. We do not recommend or endorse any specific study and you are advised to discuss the information shown with your healthcare provider. While we believe the information presented on this website to be accurate at the time of writing, we do not guarantee that its contents are correct, complete, or applicable to any particular individual situation. We strongly encourage individuals to seek out appropriate medical advice and treatment from their physicians. We cannot guarantee the availability of any clinical trial listed and will not be responsible if you are considered ineligible to participate in a given clinical trial. We are also not liable for any injury arising as a result of participation.