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A comparative study of methotrexate & low molecular weight heparin for the treatment of generalized lichen planus.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2016/09/007253
Enrollment
45
Registered
2016-09-08
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: null- Generalized lichen planus

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Department of Dermatology
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Patient diagnosed with generalized lichen planus. 2.Baseline investigations including complete blood count, liver and renal function tests, chest x ray, hepatitis B surface antigen and hepatitis C antibody

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Pregnant or lactating women 2. Hemoglobin 2 times the upper reference range, active tuberculosis, hepatitis B surface antigen and hepatitis C antibody positive status.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Outcome of this study was low dose oral methotrexate is effective& is a reasonably safe option for generalized LP. There was better tolerance by patients with low recurrence rate than subcutaneous low molecular weight heparin.outcome of this study was low dose oral methotrexate is effective& is a reasonably safe option for generalized LP. There was better tolerance by patients with low recurrence rate than subcutaneous low molecular weight heparin.Timepoint: 4 years

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Outcome of this study was low dose oral methotrexate is effective& is a reasonably safe option for generalized LP. There was better tolerance by patients with low recurrence rate than subcutaneous low molecular weight heparin.outcome of this study was low dose oral methotrexate is effective& is a reasonably safe option for generalized LP. There was better tolerance by patients with low recurrence rate than subcutaneous low molecular weight heparin.Timepoint: 4 years

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Snehal Lunge

JNMC, KLE university

drsnehallunge@gmail.com8722697399

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026