Psoriasis
Conditions
Sponsors
Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Center
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Diagnosis of definite psoriasis; 2. Age above 18 years.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Pregnancy; 2. Illiteracy; 3. Severe physical and/or psychiatric comorbidity that interfere with the study protocol; 4. Current psychological treatments.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome is the impact of psoriasis on daily life, including its impact on physical and psychological functioning and daily activities at post-treatment and follow-up measurement at 12 months. The primary outcome measures are measured as follows: 1. Impact on daily life: Composite scores of: A. Itch (IHDL, Evers et al., 2007); B. Fatigue (CIS, Vercoulen et al., 1994). 2. Impact on psychological functioning: Composite scores of: A. Negative mood (IHDL, Evers et al., 2007); B. Anxiety (IHDL, Evers et al., 2007); C. Depression (BDI, Beck et al., 1988). 3. Impact on daily activities: A. Role limitations due to emotional and physical health problems (SF-36, Ware et al., 1993). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes include effects on disease severity as well as compliance with regular care and health care use. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactA.W.M. Evers
LUMC PO Box 9555
Outcome results
None listed