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Evaluation of topically applied cyclosporin in plaque psoriasis

Dermal and systemic pharmacokinetics of topical cyclosporin in chronic plaque psoriasis - nil

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/02/080739
Enrollment
84
Registered
2025-02-18
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-27

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

Intervention1: Topical formulation of cyclosporine: Standard amount of topical formulation will be applied once daily over healthy skin or lesion area in psoriasis patients (up to 2 weeks in patients)

Sponsors

Dr Ashish Kakkar
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: They should meet the morphological and dermatological criteria of stable plaque psoriasis. Patients willing to use appropriate method of contraception as per investigatorâ??s discretion throughout the study. Those who provide written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Reduced kidney function o Inadequately controlled blood pressure o Current or history of malignancy o Current infectious disease o Pregnant, or lactating females. o Those with other skin diseases that in the opinion of the investigator, can interfere with the study assessments. o Those receiving systemic/ topical immunosuppressive therapy o Patients who are immunodeficient (Primary or secondary) o Known hypersensitivity to cyclosporine gel or its ingredients o Patients who have undergone major surgery in last six months. o Known history or ongoing drug or alcohol abuse in the past six months or any history of convulsions.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pharmacokinetic evaluation of topical cyclosporinTimepoint: 168 hours

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Predictive biomarkers for treatment responseTimepoint: 12 weeks

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Ashish Kakkar

Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research

drashishkakkar@gmail.com9868051003

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026