Roflumilast 0.3% Cream for chronic plaque psoriasis and nail psoriasis
Official title: An Open Label Trial to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of Roflumilast 0.3% Cream for Chronic Plaque and Nail Psoriasis
Run by Modern Research Associates, PLLC · NCT07725822 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether applying roflumilast 0.3% cream daily for 24 weeks helps people 12 years and older with chronic plaque psoriasis and moderate-to-severe nail psoriasis.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 4 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 15 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Modern Research Associates, PLLC Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Dallas, Texas) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 15, 2026 |
| Main results expected | July 2027 |
| Study ends | August 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 1, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07725822 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Males and females aged 12 years and older with chronic plaque psoriasis and at least three fingernails affected by nail psoriasis, with stable disease for six months.
✕Probably not a fit
Participants with unstable or rapidly changing disease, limited nail involvement, or non-responsive plaques may not experience benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This open-label, interventional study enrolls participants aged 12 and older with chronic plaque psoriasis and moderate-to-severe nail psoriasis. Participants apply roflumilast 0.3% cream daily to affected nails for 24 weeks and to psoriasis plaques until they achieve clear skin. The trial aims to assess the safety and efficacy of the topical treatment in a real-world setting over six months. Key eligibility includes stable disease for the prior six months and nail involvement of at least three fingernails, with appropriate contraception for women of childbearing potential. The study is conducted at Modern Research Associates in Dallas, TX, and has no listed collaborators.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants may see improvement in both nail and skin psoriasis with daily topical treatment.
How similar studies have gone: Previous topical psoriasis approaches have shown variable efficacy; this open-label trial explores a specific topical agent and may provide signals for effectiveness in nails and plaques.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Participants legally competent to sign and give informed consent.
2. Males and females ages 12 years of age and older.
3. Clinical diagnosis of psoriasis vulgaris of at least 6 months duration as determined by the Investigator. Stable psoriasis for the past 6 months and stable nail disease for the past 6 months.
4. Psoriasis vulgaris on the face, extremities, trunk, and/or intertriginous areas and groin (excluding the scalp, palms and soles).
5. Nail psoriasis affecting ≥3 fingernails on hands.
6. An Investigator's Global Assessment of disease severity (IGA) or (I-IGA) of at least Almost Clear ('1') at Baseline
7. Females of childbearing potential (FOCBP) must have a negative urine pregnancy test at Screening (Visit 1) and a negative urine pregnancy test at Baseline (Visit 2) (if not combined).
* In addition, sexually active FOCBP must agree to use at least one form of highly effective contraception throughout the trial.
* Highly effective forms of contraception include: oral/implant/injectable/transdermal contraceptives, intrauterine device, and partner's vasectomy.
* If barrier methods are used (e.g., condom with spermicide, diaphragm with spermicide), then 2 forms of conception are required.
* The use of abstinence as a contraceptive measure is acceptable as long as this is a consistent part of a lifestyle choice and an acceptable backup method has been identified if the subject becomes sexually active.
8. In good health as judged by the Investigator, based on medical history, physical examination.
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Subjects who cannot discontinue medication and treatments prior to the Baseline visit and during the study according to Excluded Medications and Treatments (Table 1).
2. Subjects who currently have or plan to have gel or acrylic overlays on nails during the study.
3. Subjects who cannot discontinue nail care habits that will confound efficacy and safety assessments (e.g. buffing, filing, excessive trimming). Routine simple clipping is allowed.
4. Subjects who cannot discontinue any nail topcoat products (e.g. hardeners, strengtheners, nail polish) Simple nail polish will be allowed for special events and removed the next day. Subject will note in diary days this occurs and the total days may not exceed 5 study days.
5. Planned excessive exposure of treated area(s) to either natural or artificial sunlight, tanning bed or other LED.
6. Subjects currently taking lithium or antimalarial drugs.
7. Planned initiation or changes to concomitant medication that could, in the opinion of the Investigator, affect psoriasis vulgaris (e.g. beta blockers, ACE inhibitors).
8. Current diagnosis of drug-induced psoriasis.
9. Any recent infection, presence of onychomycosis or any other confounding nail disorder as determined by investigator.
10. Subjects with any condition on the treatment area which, in the opinion of the Investigator, could confound efficacy measurements.
11. Known allergies to excipients in roflumilast cream (petrolatum, isopropyl palmitate, methylparaben, propylparaben, diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, hexylene glycol, cetylstearyl alcohol, dicetyl phosphate and ceteth-10 phosphate).
12. Females who are pregnant, wishing to become pregnant during the study, or are breast-feeding.
13. Previous treatment with any topical PDE4i. Subjects who have received oral roflumilast (Daliresp®, Daxas®) or other PDE4 inhibitors (apremilast) within the past 6 months.
14. Known or suspected:
* severe renal insufficiency or moderate to severe liver impairment (Child-Pugh B or C)
* known HIV infection
* hypersensitivity to component(s) of the study drugs
* history of severe depression, suicidal ideation
15. Subjects with a history of chronic alcohol or drug abuse within 6 months of initiation of study medication.
16. Subjects with a history of a major surgery within 4 weeks prior to Baseline (Visit 2) or has a major surgery planned during the study.
17. Subjects who are unable to communicate, read or understand the local language, or who display another condition, which in the Investigator's opinion, makes them unsuitable for clinical study participation.
18. Subjects who are family members of the clinical study site, clinical study staff / sponsor, or family members of enrolled subjects.
19. Subjects with any serious medical condition or laboratory abnormality that would prevent study participation or place the subject at significant risk, as determined by the Investigator.
20. History of and/or concurrent condition of serious hypersensitivity (anaphylactic shock or anaphylactoid reaction) to PDE-4 inhibitors.
21. Current or a history of cancer within 5 years with the exception of fully treated skin basal cell carcinoma, cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma or carcinoma in situ of the cervix.
Where it's running
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Modern Research Associates, PLLC
Dallas, Texas, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Stacy Reed
- Email: stacy@mradallas.com
- Phone: 214-361-2008
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.