Proton Pump Inhibitors Use in Patients With Psoriasis
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
Proton pump inhibitors act in blocking acid secretion and also have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. For that mechanisms possibly PPIs may have an anti-inflammatory action with improvement in skin lesions in patients with psoriasis.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Phase 4 |
Detailed Description
Proton pump inhibitors act in blocking acid secretion and also have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. For that mechanisms possibly PPIs may have an anti-inflammatory action with improvement in skin lesions in patients with psoriasis.
The study will assess the evolution of skin lesions in psoriasis patients using PPIs
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Experimental: Group A Proton Pump Inhibitor esomeprazole 40 mg twice a day |
Drug: esomeprazole
esomex 40 mg twice daily
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Active Comparator: Group B desonide |
Drug: desonide
topical corticosteroid desonid 0,1% b.i.d
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Efficacy - Change from baseline in skin lesions at 5 months [Baseline - 5 months]
Number of Participants With Treatment-Related Clinical Improvement of lesions Change From Baseline in skin lesions at 5 months
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Diagnostic of Psoriasis
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pregnancy
Contacts and Locations
Locations
No locations specified.Sponsors and Collaborators
- EMS
Investigators
None specified.Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- EMS