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A Single-Center, Open-Label, Pilot Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Tolerability of Narrow Band UVB Phototherapy in Enhancing Etanercept's Maintenance Dose in Obese Patients With Moderate to Severe Plaque-Type Psoriasis
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Narrow band (310-312 nm) ultraviolet light B phototherapy and etanercept for Psoriasis. Completed, enrolled 30 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This is a single-center, open-label, pilot study. A total of 30 subjects (15 in each study arm) will be enrolled in this 6 month study to evaluate whether the addition of narrow band UVB (NB-UVB) phototherapy can enhance the efficacy of etanercept's maintenance dose, 50 mg once a week, in obese psoriasis patients.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Narrow band (310-312 nm) ultraviolet light B phototherapy 3 times a week during Weeks 12-24. NB-UVB therapy will be adjusted according to the clinical judgment of the University of California San Francisco Psoriasis Treatment Center phototherapy staff
Etanercept is given at the standard FDA approved dosage of 50 mg twice weekly x 3 months then 50 mg once weekly x 3 months.