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A Multicenter, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Dose-Ranging Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Doxercalciferol Capsules in the Treatment of Subjects With Moderate to Severe Chronic Plaque Psoriasis
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of an investigational drug called doxercalciferol in participants with moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis, in comparison with a placebo ("sugar pill"). All study related care was provided including doctor visits, physical exams, laboratory tests and study medication. Total length of participation was 28 weeks.
Details
| Lead sponsor | Genzyme, a Sanofi Company |
|---|---|
| Phase | Phase 2 |
| Status | COMPLETED |
| Enrolment | 111 |
| Start date | 2008-04 |
| Completion | 2009-06 |
Conditions
- Moderate to Severe Chronic Plaque Psoriasis
Interventions
- Doxercalciferol
- Placebo
Primary outcomes
- Percentage of Participants With at Least 50 Percent (%) Reduction in Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI) Score at Week 12 or Early Termination — Week 12 or Early Termination
PASI score: range: 0 (no disease) to 72 (maximal disease). Body was divided into head (h), trunk (t), upper (u) and lower (l) extremities. For each section, percent area of skin involved (A) was estimated: 1 (\<10%) to 6 (90% - 100%), and severity was estimated by clinical signs: (erythema \[E\], induration \[I\], and desquamation \[D\]) on a scale: 0=no symptoms, 4=very marked. PASI score= 0.1 (E\[h\] + I\[h\] + D\[h\]) A\[h\] + 0.2 (E\[u\] + I\[u\] + D\[u\]) A\[u\] + 0.3 (E\[t\] + I\[t\] + D\[t\]) A\[t\] + 0.4 (E\[l\] + l\[I\] + D\[l\]) A\[l\].
Countries
United States