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Comparing two creams for treating a skin disease called lichen planus

A comparative pilot study of topical tofacitinib vs clobetasol in cutaneous lichen planus - nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/01/100236
Enrollment
56
Registered
2026-01-02
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-01-12

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: L439- Lichen planus, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: clobetasol in cutaneous lichen planus: Patients clinically diagnosed with cutaneous lichen planus will be enrolled. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two treatment groups

Sponsors

Dr Keerthana K S
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adults aged 18 65 years. Clinically confirmed cases of cutaneous lichen planus. Patients willing to participate and provide written informed consent. Patients willing to comply with follow-up visits and study protocol.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pregnant and lactating women. Patients with mucosal, nail, or scalp lichen planus without cutaneous lesions. Patients with uncontrolled systemic illnesses (diabetes, hypertension, active tuberculosis, or chronic infections). Known hypersensitivity to clobetasol or tofacitinib. Patients who will have received systemic immunosuppressants or topical steroids in the last 4 weeks. Patients with hepatic or renal dysfunction

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To compare the efficacy of topical tofacitinib vs topical clobetasol in patients with cutaneous lichen planusTimepoint: week 0,4,8,12

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To compare the safety & tolerability of the two treatment groups. To evaluate patient-reported outcomes such as pruritus reduction & quality of life improvement. To assess recurrence rates after treatment completion Timepoint: week 0,4, 8, 12

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Keerthana K S

Chettinad Hospital and research institute

hod.dermatology@care.edu.in04447428101

Outcome results

None listed

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