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The effect of cyclosporine cream on rosacea

Evaluation of the efficacy of cyclosporine cream 5% compared to metronidazole gel 0/75% in the treatment of rosacea: A randomized controlled clinical trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20190901044666N2
Enrollment
60
Registered
2022-12-05
Start date
2022-11-26
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-02-07

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

Conditions

Erythematotelangiectatic or papulopustular rosacea. Rosacea

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group 1: Treatment with metronidazole gel 0.75% once per night for 3 months. For this purpose, the patient uses a thin layer of metronidazole gel locally on his/her erythe

Sponsors

Iran University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
15 Years to 50 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients aged 15 to 50 years Patients with a confirmed diagnosis of erythematotelangiectatic or papulopustular rosacea or a combination of both The patient has not received treatment for his or her disease in the past two months Absence of a serious underlying disease Patient's cooperation in the implementation of therapeutic measures and participation in all therapeutic sessions

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: The occurrence of a sensitivity or adverse reaction to any of the therapeutic agents that prevents continuation of treatment The occurrence of bacterial or viral skin disease during treatment or the follow-up period

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Evaluating the severity of the disease. Timepoint: One, two, three and five months after starting treatment. Method of measurement: By the total severity score of rosacea.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Doctor and patient satisfaction. Timepoint: One, two, three and five months after starting treatment. Method of measurement: Caregiver treatment satisfaction (CTS) questionnaire scale.;Safety. Timepoint: One, two, three and five months after starting treatment. Method of measurement: Examining the side effects of the treatment with a questionnaire.;Tolerability. Timepoint: One, two, three and five months after starting treatment. Method of measurement: with the Investigator Assessment of Tolerability scale.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactAfsaneh Sadeghzadeh bazargan

Iran University of Medical Sciences

sadeghzadeh.a@iums.ac.ir+98 21 6435 2421

Outcome results

None listed

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