Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Isotretinoin on the Growth Rate and Thickness of the Nail Plate
Lead Sponsor:
Sinan Özçelik
Conditions:
Isotretinoin
Nail Abnormality
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-45 years
Brief Summary
The nail is an important skin appendage which can provide information about the person's overall health status in addition to having several important functions such as protection, tactile sensation, ...
Detailed Description
Isotretinoin has various side effects that affect many organ systems. Some side effects such as nail changes, which do not require treatment cessation, can limit the use of isotretinoin by impairing t...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- The patients that were planned to begin treatment with isotretinoin for acne
Exclusion
- Having known diseases (dermatological or systemic disorders) affecting the growth rate and thickness of nail plate
- Using systemic or topical drugs with known effects on nail
- Having traumatic nail abnormalities (onychotillomania, nail biting, habit-tic deformity)
- Having no visible lunula
- Describing any trauma (including cutting or filing nails) between the two measurements
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 22 2019
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 1 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
70 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04660916
Start Date
October 22 2019
End Date
October 1 2020
Last Update
December 9 2020
Active Locations (1)
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Balikesir University
Balıkesir, Turkey (Türkiye), 10145