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