Comparison of Indigo Naturalis Oil Extract and Calcipotriol Solution in Treating Psoriasis

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2013-03-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of indigo naturalis oil extract and calcipotriol solution in the treatment of psoriatic nails, to show that indigo naturalis oil extract may be a good choice for treating nail psoriasis, and potentially an effective alternative for those who do not respond well to traditional therapy.

• Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Yin-ku Lin
• Collaborator: Chang Gung University
• Treatments: Calcipotriene; Calcitriol; Pharmaceutical Solutions

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Nail psoriasis of the matrix and/or of the nail bed in at least one fingernail.

2. Good general health.

3. Agreement to avoid pregnancy for the study duration

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Concomitant topical treatment (corticosteroids), phototherapy, or any systemic treatment (retinoids, cyclosporine, methotrexate, systemic corticosteroids and biological agents) that could affect nail psoriasis.

2. Patients with severe hepatic or renal disorders.

3. Lactating, pregnant or planning pregnancy

4. Unwillingness to comply with study protocol.

5. A history of sensitivity to indigo naturalis. -