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The Effect of Alga Dunaliella Bardawil on Psoriasis

Primary Purpose

Psoriasis

Status
Unknown status
Phase
Phase 3
Locations
Israel
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Alga Dunaliella Bardawil placebo
Dunaliella Bardawil
Sponsored by
Sheba Medical Center
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Psoriasis focused on measuring psoriasis, Alga Dunaliella Bardawil

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 75 Years (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Male or female subjects, ≥ 18 to ≤ 75 years of age, who have a diagnosis of plaque or guttate psoriasis;
  • Psoriasis covering ≤ 20% of body surface area (BSA)
  • Have at least 2 psoriatic plaques measuring 3 cm or more.
  • For a female subject; either:
  • subject is non-childbearing potential, defined as: menopause with amenorrhea > 2 years, hysterectomy, or bilateral oophorectomy or
  • agrees to continue to use adequate contraception (i.e., hormonal [oral, depot, patch], IUD, barrier and spermicide) throughout the study and for at least one month following termination and have a negative urinary pregnancy test at screening and before the first dose of study drug;
  • In the opinion of the Investigator, the subject will be compliant and have a high probability of completing the study and all required procedures.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • The subject presents with the predominant type of psoriasis as erythrodermic, inverse, pustular or palmo-plantar or an unstable form of psoriasis;
  • Received any investigational drug within 30 days of randomization.
  • The subject has not used the following psoriasis treatment for the elaborated periods, prior to the date of screening visit:

Topical psoriasis treatment, excluding emollients 2-week period Any systemic psoriasis treatment including biologic treatments 4-week or 5-half life time periods (whichever is longer) Phototherapy or Climatotherapy 4-week period

  • The subject has a known allergy or sensitivity to the study treatment(s) or to any of the percipient contained in the study drug formulation
  • Any other acute or chronic medical condition that, in the opinion of the Investigator, increases the risk to the subject or the likelihood that the subject will be unable to complete the study;
  • Subjects with any laboratory test at screening considered significantly abnormal.

The following will be considered significantly abnormal:

Alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate transaminase (AST) > 3 upper limit normal. CPK > 3 upper limit normal. Triglycerides > 350mg/dl.

cytopenia (to include any of the following: WBC < 35000/μL; Hgb < 10 g/dL; platelets <120,000/μL; neutrophils absolute < 1500/μL lymphocytes absolute < 800/μL) or

  • Known serologic positively for human immunodeficiency virus or hepatitis B or hepatitis C virus.
  • History of substance abuse, including alcohol abuse, within the past year.
  • History or current clinically significant major psychiatric disorder (e.g., major depressive disorder, psychosis, schizophrenia) according to the criteria of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM IV TR) [Exception; subjects with depression that has been adequately controlled for at least 6 months may enroll in the study];
  • Female subject with a positive pregnancy test or nursing, or planning a pregnancy during the course of the study;
  • Unwilling or unable to comply with study requirements.

Sites / Locations

  • The Bert W. Strassburger Lipid Center,Sheba Medical CenterRecruiting
  • The Bert W. Strassburger Lipid CenterRecruiting

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Placebo Comparator

Arm Label

Alga Dunaliella bardawil

Placebo

Arm Description

After screen phase of maximum two weeks the subjects will be randomized to one of two treatments groups (1:1): Dunaliella or placebo.

Dosage Regimen and Treatment Groups Daily oral administration of: Dunaliella, 6 capsules/day (3 capsules in the morning, 3 in the evening). Placebo, 6 capsules/day (3 capsules in the morning, 3 in the evening).

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Percent change from baseline (predose day 1) to 18-week period Target Lesion Severity score (TLS) of lesions
Target lesions will be evaluated for 3 components: erythema, induration, and scaling. Each component will be given a score using the following scale: 0=none, 1=slight, 2=moderate, 3=marked, 4=very marked. The Target Lesion Severity (TLS) score is calculated as a sum of the 3 components.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Full Information

First Posted
June 14, 2012
Last Updated
June 25, 2012
Sponsor
Sheba Medical Center
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT01628081
Brief Title
The Effect of Alga Dunaliella Bardawil on Psoriasis
Official Title
A Randomized, Double-Blind, , Placebo Controlled, 18 Week Study To Evaluate the Efficacy of Adjuvant 9-cis-β-Carotene Rich Powder of the Alga Dunaliella Bardawil in Subjects With Plaque Type Psoriasis.
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
June 2012
Overall Recruitment Status
Unknown status
Study Start Date
June 2012 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
June 2014 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
July 2014 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Sheba Medical Center

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
This is a double blind, parallel group, randomized study with 12 weeks of daily oral administration of Dunaliella or placebo in psoriasis patients.
Detailed Description
Subjects will be screened for eligibility at the baseline visit for blood tests. After screen phase of maximum two weeks the subjects will be randomized to one of two treatments groups (1:1): Dunaliella or placebo. Each subject will have a final evaluation 4 weeks after the end of study drug treatment.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Psoriasis
Keywords
psoriasis, Alga Dunaliella Bardawil

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 3
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantCare ProviderInvestigator
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
46 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Alga Dunaliella bardawil
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
After screen phase of maximum two weeks the subjects will be randomized to one of two treatments groups (1:1): Dunaliella or placebo.
Arm Title
Placebo
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Arm Description
Dosage Regimen and Treatment Groups Daily oral administration of: Dunaliella, 6 capsules/day (3 capsules in the morning, 3 in the evening). Placebo, 6 capsules/day (3 capsules in the morning, 3 in the evening).
Intervention Type
Dietary Supplement
Intervention Name(s)
Alga Dunaliella Bardawil placebo
Intervention Description
Dosage Regimen and Treatment Groups Daily oral administration of: Dunaliella, 6 capsules/day (3 capsules in the morning, 3 in the evening). Placebo, 6 capsules/day (3 capsules in the morning, 3 in the evening).
Intervention Type
Dietary Supplement
Intervention Name(s)
Dunaliella Bardawil
Intervention Description
Dosage Regimen and Treatment Groups Daily oral administration of: Dunaliella, 6 capsules/day (3 capsules in the morning, 3 in the evening). Placebo, 6 capsules/day (3 capsules in the morning, 3 in the evening).
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Percent change from baseline (predose day 1) to 18-week period Target Lesion Severity score (TLS) of lesions
Description
Target lesions will be evaluated for 3 components: erythema, induration, and scaling. Each component will be given a score using the following scale: 0=none, 1=slight, 2=moderate, 3=marked, 4=very marked. The Target Lesion Severity (TLS) score is calculated as a sum of the 3 components.
Time Frame
Subjects will have study visits at screening- visit 1, randomization - visit 2, after 6 weeks treatment - visit 3, 12 weeks treatment -end of treatment - visit 4 and week 16 - follow up visit 5.

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
75 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Male or female subjects, ≥ 18 to ≤ 75 years of age, who have a diagnosis of plaque or guttate psoriasis; Psoriasis covering ≤ 20% of body surface area (BSA) Have at least 2 psoriatic plaques measuring 3 cm or more. For a female subject; either: subject is non-childbearing potential, defined as: menopause with amenorrhea > 2 years, hysterectomy, or bilateral oophorectomy or agrees to continue to use adequate contraception (i.e., hormonal [oral, depot, patch], IUD, barrier and spermicide) throughout the study and for at least one month following termination and have a negative urinary pregnancy test at screening and before the first dose of study drug; In the opinion of the Investigator, the subject will be compliant and have a high probability of completing the study and all required procedures. Exclusion Criteria: The subject presents with the predominant type of psoriasis as erythrodermic, inverse, pustular or palmo-plantar or an unstable form of psoriasis; Received any investigational drug within 30 days of randomization. The subject has not used the following psoriasis treatment for the elaborated periods, prior to the date of screening visit: Topical psoriasis treatment, excluding emollients 2-week period Any systemic psoriasis treatment including biologic treatments 4-week or 5-half life time periods (whichever is longer) Phototherapy or Climatotherapy 4-week period The subject has a known allergy or sensitivity to the study treatment(s) or to any of the percipient contained in the study drug formulation Any other acute or chronic medical condition that, in the opinion of the Investigator, increases the risk to the subject or the likelihood that the subject will be unable to complete the study; Subjects with any laboratory test at screening considered significantly abnormal. The following will be considered significantly abnormal: Alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate transaminase (AST) > 3 upper limit normal. CPK > 3 upper limit normal. Triglycerides > 350mg/dl. cytopenia (to include any of the following: WBC < 35000/μL; Hgb < 10 g/dL; platelets <120,000/μL; neutrophils absolute < 1500/μL lymphocytes absolute < 800/μL) or Known serologic positively for human immunodeficiency virus or hepatitis B or hepatitis C virus. History of substance abuse, including alcohol abuse, within the past year. History or current clinically significant major psychiatric disorder (e.g., major depressive disorder, psychosis, schizophrenia) according to the criteria of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM IV TR) [Exception; subjects with depression that has been adequately controlled for at least 6 months may enroll in the study]; Female subject with a positive pregnancy test or nursing, or planning a pregnancy during the course of the study; Unwilling or unable to comply with study requirements.
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Tamar Luvish, BSN
Phone
972-35303492
Email
tamar.luvish@sheba.health.gov.il
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Shoshana Greenberg, MD
Organizational Affiliation
Sheba Medical Center
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
The Bert W. Strassburger Lipid Center,Sheba Medical Center
City
Tel-Hashomer
ZIP/Postal Code
52621
Country
Israel
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Shoshna Greenberger, MD
Facility Name
The Bert W. Strassburger Lipid Center
City
Tel-Hashomer
ZIP/Postal Code
52621
Country
Israel
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Ofir Artzi, MD

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