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Combined Fractional CO₂ Laser and Topical Corticosteroid Versus Topical Corticosteroid Only in the Treatment of Palmoplantar Psoriasis
Sponsor: Cairo University
Summary
To assess whether adding fractional laser to topical corticosteroid improves treatment outcomes in palmoplanter psoriasis compared to topical corticosteroid alone.
Official title: Comparative Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Combined Fractional CO₂ Laser and Topical Corticosteroid Versus Topical Corticosteroid Only in the Treatment of Palmoplantar Psoriasis: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
32
Start Date
2026-08-15
Completion Date
2027-02-15
Last Updated
2026-07-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Fractional CO2 laser assisted drug delivery
Sessions of fractional CO2 every 4 weeks with application of topical steroids
Topical Corticosteroid (TCS)
Daily application of topical corticosteroids on palmoplantar psoriasis
Locations (1)
Cairo University
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt