PsoriasisPhase 4NCT06032858
Efficacy and Safety of Apremilast in Psoriasis
A Phase 4 study testing Apremilast 30mg in people with Psoriasis, run by Ghurki Trust and Teaching Hospital at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
Psoriasis is a long standing inflammatory, autoinflammatory disease linked with many comorbidities. Patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis can be managed with topical as well as systemic medications. FDA approved Apremilast as first drug to be taken orally in cases of psoriasis in mid 1990's. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 59 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Psoriasis
- What is being tested?
- Apremilast 30mg
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 6 Mar 2022to 10 Aug 2023
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 59 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Diagnosed patients of chronic plaque psoriasis
- patients applicant for oral or parenteral treatments and for light therapy
- patients not responding to topical treatments
Who cannot join
- Patients who show hypersensitive reactions to apremilast to any of its inactive component
- Pregnancy
- Lactating mothers
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Efficacy and Safety of Apremilast in Patients With Moderate to Severe Chronic Plaque Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a long standing inflammatory, autoinflammatory disease linked with many comorbidities. Patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis can be managed with topical as well as systemic medications. FDA approved Apremilast as first drug to be taken orally in cases of psoriasis in mid 1990's. Currently, according to researchers best knowledge no study has been done on use of Apremilast in Pakistan. It has recently become available here. Keeping in view all the benefits of this drug, a study has been planned to check its effectiveness and safety 30mg twice a day, in patients with moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis based on Psoriasis area and severity index and Body surface area assessments in our population.
- Conditions
- Psoriasis
- Being tested
- Apremilast 30mg
- Medical subject headings
- Psoriasis
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Apremilast 30mgDrug
Apremilast 30mg twice daily
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Apremilast 30 mg twice daily | Experimental | Not described Receives: Drug: Apremilast 30mg |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Psoriasis area and severity index
Measured: 16 weeks
body surface area
Measured: 16 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 Sep 2023
- Study start6 Mar 2022
- Primary completion10 Jul 2023
- Study completion10 Aug 2023
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (2)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for PsoriasisStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Ghurki Trust and Teaching Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Prof. Dr. Haroon Nabi, Study director, Professor Department of Dermatology LMDCDr. Saira Muaaz, Principal investigator, Department of Dermatology Ghurki HospitalDr. Hira Tariq, Study chair, Senior Registrar Department of Dermatology Services HospitalDr. Sumera Hanif, Study chair, Senior Registrar Department of Dermatology LMDCDr. Talat Akbar, Study chair, Associate Professor, Dermatology, LMDCProf. Dr. Faria Asad, Study chair, Head of Department Dermatology SIMS/ Services Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06032858
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- D6
- Status last verified
- Sep 2023
- First submitted
- 5 Sep 2023
- Last updated
- 13 Sep 2023
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Schafer P. Apremilast mechanism of action and application to psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Biochem Pharmacol. 2012 Jun 15;83(12):1583-90. doi: 10.1016/j.bcp.2012.01.001. Epub 2012 Jan 10.
PubMed 22257911Crowley J, Thaci D, Joly P, Peris K, Papp KA, Goncalves J, Day RM, Chen R, Shah K, Ferrandiz C, Cather JC. Long-term safety and tolerability of apremilast in patients with psoriasis: Pooled safety analysis for >/=156 weeks from 2 phase 3, randomized, controlled trials (ESTEEM 1 and 2). J Am Acad Dermatol. 2017 Aug;77(2):310-317.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2017.01.052. Epub 2017 Apr 14.
PubMed 28416342
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 13 Sep 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Efficacy and Safety of Apremilast in Patients With Moderate to Severe Chronic Plaque Psoriasis
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06032858
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- D6
- Conditions
- Psoriasis
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Ghurki Trust and Teaching HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 6 Mar 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 10 Jul 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 10 Aug 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 13 Sep 2023 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Psoriasis is a long standing inflammatory, autoinflammatory disease linked with many comorbidities. Patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis can be managed with topical as well as systemic medications. FDA approved Apremilast as first drug to be taken orally in cases of psoriasis in mid 1990's. Currently, according to researchers best knowledge no study has been done on use of Apremilast in Pakistan. It has recently become available here. Keeping in view all the benefits of this drug, a study has been planned to check its effectiveness and safety 30mg twice a day, in patients with moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis based on Psoriasis area and severity index and Body surface area assessments in our population.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Apremilast 30 mg twice daily | Experimental | Drug: Apremilast 30mg |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 59 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Diagnosed patients of chronic plaque psoriasis
- patients applicant for oral or parenteral treatments and for light therapy
- patients not responding to topical treatments
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Patients who show hypersensitive reactions to apremilast to any of its inactive component
- Pregnancy
- Lactating mothers
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Apremilast 30mgApremilast 30mg twice daily | Drug | Apremilast 30 mg twice daily |
Primary outcome
Psoriasis area and severity index
Time frame: 16 weeks
body surface area
Time frame: 16 weeks
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 13 Sep 2023.
- Background: PubMed 22257911Schafer P. Apremilast mechanism of action and application to psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Biochem Pharmacol. 2012 Jun 15;83(12):1583-90. doi: 10.1016/j.bcp.2012.01.001. Epub 2012 Jan 10.
- Background: PubMed 28416342Crowley J, Thaci D, Joly P, Peris K, Papp KA, Goncalves J, Day RM, Chen R, Shah K, Ferrandiz C, Cather JC. Long-term safety and tolerability of apremilast in patients with psoriasis: Pooled safety analysis for >/=156 weeks from 2 phase 3, randomized, controlled trials (ESTEEM 1 and 2). J Am Acad Dermatol. 2017 Aug;77(2):310-317.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2017.01.052. Epub 2017 Apr 14.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Prof. Dr. Haroon Nabi study director
Professor Department of Dermatology LMDC
Dr. Saira Muaaz principal investigator
Department of Dermatology Ghurki Hospital
Dr. Hira Tariq study chair
Senior Registrar Department of Dermatology Services Hospital
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 4 study testing Apremilast 30mg in people with Psoriasis, run by Ghurki Trust and Teaching Hospital at 1 site in Pakistan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 13 Sep 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Pakistan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Psoriasis area and severity index (time frame: 16 weeks). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06032858, which also lists 2 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 13 Sep 2023; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.