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RECRUITINGEarly Phase 1INTERVENTIONAL

Comparison Between Oral Methotrexate and Tofacitinib in Chronic Plaque Psoriasis

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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

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: - 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 Who Should NOT Join This Trial: - 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. - Pregnant or lactating women will not be eligible for the study. Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: * 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 Exclusion Criteria: * 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. * Pregnant or lactating women will not be eligible for the study.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Methotrexate

Methotrexate is an antifolate drug work by inhibiting enzyme dihydrofolate reductase and inhibit cell proliferation and play a role in psoriasis treatment

DRUG

Tofacitinib

Tofacitinib is janus kinase inhibitor and have role in psoriasis

Locations (1)

Lahore general hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan