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Starting soon Phase 4

Topical Diacerein in Psoriasis Vulgaris

NCT07352306 · tracked via the Priya Life Science Egypt tracker
Phase
Phase 4
Started
2026-02-01
Last updated
2026-01-20

Condition(s) studied

Psoriasis Vulgaris

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

DiacereinPlacebo

Diacerein: Topical diacerein cream 1% will be applied to affected skin areas twice daily for a treatment duration of two months.

Placebo: A matching placebo topical formulation will be applied to affected skin areas twice daily for a treatment duration of two months.

Study summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of topical diacerein in adults with psoriasis vulgaris. The primary objective of the study is to compare the proportion of participants who achieve a clinically meaningful improvement in disease severity between the topical diacerein group and the placebo group.

Participants will:

Be assigned to receive topical diacerein 1% or placebo twice daily for a treatment period of 2 months.

Attend follow-up visits at Weeks 2, 4, 6, and 8. Undergo an additional evaluation one month after treatment cessation.

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
—
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥18 years old of both genders. * Patients with mild chronic plaque psoriasis body surface area (BSA \< 10%) along with Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) score of \< 10, and/or Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) score of \<10. Exclusion Criteria: * Documented hypersensitivity or idiosyncratic reaction to the investigational product or any excipients contained within the cream formulation. * Intake of anti-psoriatic systemic therapy within the last 3 months, or topical treatments within the last 2 weeks. * Patients with pustular psoriasis. * Pregnant and breast-feeding individuals. * Patients with psoriatic arthritis.

Primary outcome measure(s)

  • Proportion of Participants Achieving PASI 75 — Week 8
    The proportion of participants who achieve at least a 75% improvement from baseline in the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI 75), comparing the topical diacerein group with the placebo group.

Trial sites (1)

FacilityCityRegionStatus
Kasr Al-Ainy Psoriasis Unit Cairo Egypt
Official registry record

This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.

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