NCT00705900

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the safety and effectiveness of a new topical LCD solution and a commercially available calcipotriol (Vitamin D) cream in reducing the symptoms of plaque psoriasis and improving the quality of life in adults.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
60

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2007

Typical duration for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2007

Completed
1.5 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 25, 2008

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 27, 2008

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

November 1, 2008

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

November 1, 2008

Completed
Last Updated

November 19, 2008

Status Verified

November 1, 2008

Enrollment Period

1.8 years

First QC Date

June 25, 2008

Last Update Submit

November 17, 2008

Conditions

Keywords

psoriasis

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Difference in percent reduction in Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) Scores between treatment arms

    12 weeks of treatment

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Changes in PLASI, PEASI, Physician Global Assessment (PGA), Pruritus, and Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) Scores between treatment arms

    Week 12 and Week 18

Study Arms (2)

1

EXPERIMENTAL

LCD Solution: 2 applications / day

Drug: LCD

2

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Calcipotriol cream: 2 applications / day

Drug: calcipotriol

Interventions

LCDDRUG

2 applications / day for 12 weeks

1

2 applications / day for 12 weeks

Also known as: Dovonex Cream (50 mcg/g 0.005%)
2

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • years of age or older
  • able and willing to provide written informed consent
  • diagnosed with chronic plaque psoriasis
  • % to 15% body surface area involved
  • in good general health

You may not qualify if:

  • other current treatments for psoriasis
  • renal or liver dysfunction
  • pregnant or nursing

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Mass General Hospital: Clinical Unit for Research Trials in Skin

Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

Location

Related Publications (2)

  • Alora-Palli MB, Brouda I, Green B, Kimball AB. A cost-effectiveness comparison of liquor carbonis distillate solution and calcipotriol cream in the treatment of moderate chronic plaque psoriasis. Arch Dermatol. 2010 Aug;146(8):919-22. doi: 10.1001/archdermatol.2010.167. No abstract available.

  • Alora-Palli MB, Perkins AC, Van Cott A, Kimball AB. Efficacy and tolerability of a cosmetically acceptable coal tar solution in the treatment of moderate plaque psoriasis: a controlled comparison with calcipotriene (calcipotriol) cream. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2010;11(4):275-83. doi: 10.2165/11530380-000000000-00000.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Psoriasis

Interventions

calcipotriene

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Skin Diseases, PapulosquamousSkin DiseasesSkin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Study Officials

  • Alexandra B Kimball, MD

    Massachusettes General Hospital / Brigham Women's Hospital

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 25, 2008

First Posted

June 27, 2008

Study Start

January 1, 2007

Primary Completion

November 1, 2008

Study Completion

November 1, 2008

Last Updated

November 19, 2008

Record last verified: 2008-11

Locations