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Nailfold Capillaroscopic Changes in Psoriasis
Sponsor: Al-Azhar University
Summary
The goal of this observational study is to evaluate nailfold capillaroscopic changes in patients with psoriasis and to assess their correlation with disease severity. The study will also explore differences in capillaroscopic findings across different clinical types of psoriasis and skin phototypes (Fitzpatrick classification). The study will include patients diagnosed with psoriasis attending dermatology outpatient clinics. Participants will undergo clinical assessment and nailfold capillaroscopy to detect microvascular changes.
Official title: Nailfold Capillaroscopic Changes in Psoriasis and Its Correlation With Disease Severity
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
Any - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2026-09-01
Completion Date
2027-05-01
Last Updated
2026-07-17
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Nailfold Capillaroscopy
Participants will undergo nailfold capillaroscopy using a USB digital capillaroscope to assess microvascular changes in psoriatic patients. Clinical assessment including PASI score and evaluation of nail involvement will also be performed.
Locations (1)
Al-Hussein University Hospital & Sayed Galal University Hospital
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt