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Cetaphil for Psoriasis

Phase 4
Waitlist Available
Led By Zoe D Draelos, MD
Research Sponsored by Galderma R&D
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up week 2, week 4, week 8
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Drug Has Already Been Approved
Pivotal Trial

Summary

"This trial will test the effectiveness of a skincare regimen for people with plaque psoriasis by having them apply the treatment to one side of their body. Researchers will evaluate the results after 2 weeks,

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals with mild-to-severe plaque psoriasis who are currently using or starting a prescription treatment. Participants will apply a topical skincare regimen to one side of their body.
What is being tested?
The study tests the effectiveness and tolerability of Cetaphil as a skincare product on patients with plaque psoriasis. The efficacy is evaluated at intervals over an 8-week period.
What are the potential side effects?
While not explicitly stated, typical side effects from topical products like Cetaphil may include skin irritation, redness, itching, or allergic reactions.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~week 2, week 4, week 8
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and week 2, week 4, week 8 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Change in psoriatic Body Surface Area compared to baseline
Change in skin quality measured by macroscopic imaging
Change in target lesion severity compared to baseline
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Secondary study objectives
Subject Quality of Life Satisfaction

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Drug Has Already Been Approved
The FDA has already approved this drug, and is just seeking more data.
Pivotal Trial
The final step before approval, pivotal trials feature drugs that have already shown basic safety & efficacy.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Skincare Product TreatmentExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Subjects will use topical skincare products to assigned side of the body, per randomization.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Cetaphil
2024
Completed Phase 4
~120

Find a Location

Who is running the clinical trial?

Galderma R&DLead Sponsor
301 Previous Clinical Trials
60,429 Total Patients Enrolled
18 Trials studying Psoriasis
4,312 Patients Enrolled for Psoriasis
Zoe D Draelos, MDPrincipal InvestigatorDermatology Consulting Services, High Point NC
6 Previous Clinical Trials
299 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Psoriasis
20 Patients Enrolled for Psoriasis
George F Hougeir, MDPrincipal InvestigatorSoutheast Dermatology Specialist, LLC
~29 spots leftby Nov 2025