Ayurvedic Treatment Package in Plaque Psoriasis

Last updated: June 11, 2025
Sponsor: Universität Duisburg-Essen
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

3

Condition

Scalp Disorders

Skin Wounds

Rash

Treatment

External ayurvedic treatment

Individualized internal ayurvedic treatment

Clinical Study ID

NCT04146558
GI012019
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated inflammatory skin disease that is associated with substantial impairment of physical and psychological quality of life. The conventional treatment protocols manages the condition but with remissions and relapses which create anxiety in patients. Many of the patients withdraw from active social life as the disease attains chronicity. Several studies are pointing towards a conjoint management strategy incorporating the traditional and alternate medical systems. In this regard, Ayurveda is commonly used by psoriatic patients in India. Considering this fact it is high time to conduct a study to scientifically evaluate the efficacy of Ayurvedic treatment protocol in managing psoriasis as well as its potential to improve the quality of life.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with psoriasis having age 18 years or more

  • Patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis with a PASI score of 12 or higher

  • Psoriasis diagnosed 6 months or more before study entry

  • Those who are poorly controlled based on physicians assessment with topicaltreatments, phototherapy, systemic therapy, or a combination of these therapies.

  • Participants who have given informed consent.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Participants with other systemic illnesses

  • Lactating and pregnant mothers.

  • Alcohol dependence/Narcotic dependence /Steroid dependence

  • In the judgment of the investigator, unable or unwilling to follow the protocol andinstructions

Study Design

Total Participants: 90
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: External ayurvedic treatment
Phase: 3
Study Start date:
December 04, 2019
Estimated Completion Date:
December 31, 2023

Connect with a study center

  • PNNM Ayurveda College

    Shoranur, Kerala 679 531
    India

    Site Not Available

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