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Comparing methotrexate and methotrexate with methotrexate with apremilast in modifying biochemical parameters of psoriasis patients.

Effect Of Methotrexate Versus Methotrexate And Apremilast On Parameters Of Metabolic Syndrome In Patients Of Chronic Plaque Psoriasis: An Observational Study.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2023/03/050882
Enrollment
46
Registered
2023-03-20
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-04-03

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: L400- Psoriasis vulgaris

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Anisha Biswal
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. All Psoriasis patients >18 years of age 2. PASI >10 and or DLQI >10

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Contraindications to use of any drug methotrexate or apremilast. 2.Patient known case of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, dyslipidemia 3. Patient on any other disease modifying drugs in last 6weeks. 4. Patient on any drugs confounding any metabolic parameters like hypolipidemic drugs, anti-diabetic drugs, oral contraceptives, antihypertensive drugs, acitretin, orlistat.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To Study The Effect Of Combined Use Of Methotrexate and Apremilast On Metabolic Parameters i.e outcome measures 1. weight, height, BMI, waist circumference 2.fasting and post prandial, HBA1C, 3. lipid profile In Patients Of Chronic Plaque Psoriasis In Comparison To Methotrexate Alone.Timepoint: baseline, 4weeks, 8weeks, 12 weeks,16 week

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To Study The Safety Profile Of Combined Use Of Methotrexate And Apremilast In Patients Of Chronic Plaque Psoriasis In Comparison To Methotrexate Alone. outcome measures: systemic side effects as complained by the the patient.Timepoint: 12 weeks, 16 weeks and as when complained by the patient.

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactAnisha Biswal

HOD and professor,Dept. of Skin and VD,IMS and SUM Hospital, SOA DU

bikashkar@soa.ac.in7008876324

Outcome results

None listed

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