Clinical trial for Psoriasis
Official title Dietary Approach to Mild-to-moderate Psoriasis
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05644782
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether not eating wheat can lower inflammation and improve psoriasis symptoms.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you have mild‑to‑moderate psoriasis and think wheat might affect you.
- What's involved
- You will follow a wheat‑free diet for a period of time. Later you will eat wheat again in a supervised test to see how your skin reacts.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts several weeks and includes a few clinic visits for diet guidance and check‑ins.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 65
You may be able to join if
- of psoriasis patients
- age \>18 and \<65 years;
- no systemic therapy for psoriasis for at least 3 months before inclusion in the study;
- negativity of anti-deamidated gliadin protein (anti-DGP) immunoglobulins (Ig) class A (IgA) and immunoglobulins (Ig)G, anti-tissue transglutaminase...
- absence of WA (negative prick-test and/or specific serum immunoglobulins (Ig)E assay for wheat, gluten, and gliadin).
You likely can't join if
- of psoriasis patients age \ 65 years;
- severe chronic plaque-type psoriasis (based on BSA);
- self-exclusion of gluten/wheat from the diet and refusal to reintroduce it, for diagnostic purposes, before entering the study;
- pregnancy;
- alcohol and/or drug abuse;
- Helicobacter pylori and other bacterial and/or parasitic infections;
See the full eligibility criteria
- of psoriasis patients
- age \>18 and \<65 years;
- no systemic therapy for psoriasis for at least 3 months before inclusion in the study;
- negativity of anti-deamidated gliadin protein (anti-DGP) immunoglobulins (Ig) class A (IgA) and immunoglobulins (Ig)G, anti-tissue transglutaminase (anti-tTG) class IgA and IgG, and Endomysium antibodies (EmA);
- absence of WA (negative prick-test and/or specific serum immunoglobulins (Ig)E assay for wheat, gluten, and gliadin).
- of psoriasis patients age \ 65 years;
- severe chronic plaque-type psoriasis (based on BSA);
- self-exclusion of gluten/wheat from the diet and refusal to reintroduce it, for diagnostic purposes, before entering the study;
- pregnancy;
- alcohol and/or drug abuse;
- Helicobacter pylori and other bacterial and/or parasitic infections;
- diagnosis of chronic inflammatory bowel disease and other organic pathology affecting the digestive system (e.g., severe liver disease), nervous system diseases, major psychiatric disorders, immunological deficits, and...
- diagnosis of cancer
- treatment with steroids and/or immunological therapies;
- patients undergoing chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Palermo, Palermo, Italy
- Palermo, PA, Italy
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 65 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Palermo, Palermo, Italy; Palermo, PA, Italy. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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