Efficacy of Topical Tapinarof Versus Betamethasone in the Treatment of Plaque Psoriasis

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phasePhase 4
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-65
SponsorPakistan Institute of Medical Sciences

About this trial

To assess the effectiveness of topical tapinarof to topical betamethasone in patients with mild to moderate plaque psoriasis presenting to tertiary care hospital in Islamabad

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age 18 years-65 years

Clinically diagnosed plaque psoriasis involving body surface area ( BSA) of 2-20% (mild to moderate severity)

Disease duration of at least 6 months

Willing and able to provide written informed consent

Disqualifiers

Severe psoriasis (BSA >20% or requiring systemic therapy)

Pregnant and lactating mothers

Known hypersensitivity to Tapinarof or any of its excipients

Concurrent dermatological conditions that may interfere with assessment e.g fungal infections,atopic dermatitis

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.05% Cream
  • Tapinarof Cream 1%

Treatment groups

120 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups