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Which pill stops the itch? new study pits methotrexate against apremilast for psoriasis relief

NCT ID NCT07432386

Symptom relief Sponsor: Zarmeen Khawar Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study will test whether methotrexate or apremilast works better at reducing itching and improving daily life in 80 adults with psoriasis. Participants will take one of the two oral medications for 8 weeks. The main goal is to see which drug provides more relief from the itch and improves quality of life.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Phase 4

Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.

Participants

About 80 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

May 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Oct 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female patients aged 18 to 65 years. * Clinically diagnosed cases of psoriasis. * Patients experiencing pruritus associated with psoriasis. * Patients willing to participate and provide written informed consent. * Patients able to comply with study protocol and follow-up visits. Exclusion Criteria: * \- Pregnant or lactating women. * Patients with severe hepatic or renal impairment. * Patients with known hypersensitivity to Methotrexate or Apremilast. * Patients currently receiving systemic therapy for psoriasis within the last 4 weeks. * Patients with active infections, including tuberculosis. * Patients with malignancy. * Patients with significant hematological abnormalities. * Patients unwilling to provide informed consent.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pruritus psoriasis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Pruritus Psoriasis

How to take part

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Pak Emirates Military Hospital

    Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, 46000, Pakistan

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