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Methotrexate (MTX) is considered the 'gold-standard' drug for the treatment of severe psoriasis. Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is impaired in patients with psoriasis, more so if disease is severe.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group A | Experimental | Methotrexate 10mg orally once weekly |
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| Group B | Active Comparator | Methotrexate 25mg orally once weekly |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methotrexate | Drug |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Improvement in health related quality of life | 12 weeks |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| comparison of improvement in health related quality of life between Group A and Group B | 12 weeks |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Age range 18 to 65 years Both sexes Severe plaque-type psoriasis (BSA >10% or PASI >12) -
Exclusion Criteria:
Pregnancy Lactation Malignancy or immunosuppression including HIV Liver disease Renal disease Non compliant Psychiatric illness Hypersensitivity to methotrexate in the past
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| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C V Krishna, MD | Contact | +91-0413-2655961 | vijay_postgradmed@yahoo.com |
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| C V Krishna, MD | Narayana Medical college and hospital | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Narayana Med College and Hospital | Recruiting | Nellore | Andhra Pradesh | 524003 | India |
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| ID | Term |
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| D008727 | Methotrexate |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D000630 | Aminopterin |
| D011622 | Pterins |
| D011621 | Pteridines |
| D006574 | Heterocyclic Compounds, 2-Ring |
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| D000072471 |
| Heterocyclic Compounds, Fused-Ring |
| D006571 | Heterocyclic Compounds |