Comparison Between Oral Methotrexate and Tofacitinib in Chronic Plaque Psoriasis

ConditionPsoriasis
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseEarly Phase 1
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-70
SponsorLahore General Hospital

About this trial

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory dermatoses which include well demarcated scaly erythematous plaques on whole body including scalp role of methotrexate vs tofacitinib is compared in this study

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Patients aged 18- 70 years of either gender.

Only patients with Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) score of 10 or above, and/or Body Surface Area (BSA) involvement of 10% or more, will be included.

Duration of plaque psoriasis for at least 6 months prior to the study.

Psoriasis that has not shown adequate response to topical therapies

Disqualifiers

Individuals with other forms of psoriasis or other significant dermatological conditions that might interfere with the assessment of psoriasis.

Participants currently receiving systemic corticosteroids, biologics, or any other immunosuppressive agents within 4 weeks prior to the start of the study will be excluded.

Known hypersensitivity or contraindications to either methotrexate or tofacitinib.

History of significant liver, kidney, hematologic/bleeding disorder, gastrointestinal/acid peptic disease, or immune system disorders.and any history of tuberculosis and malignancy.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Methotrexate
  • Tofacitinib

Treatment groups

75 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators