Dietary Perceptions and Practices in Chinese Psoriasis Patients

Air Force Military Medical University of People's Liberation Army

Status: Completed

Conditions: Psoriasis

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT05118425

XijingH-PF-20210220

Details and patient eligibility

About

The influences of diet on psoriasis have been long discussed. As reported in previous publications, a majority of U.S. psoriasis population show high interest in the role of diet on their skin conditions. Given the distinct traditional perceptions and lifestyles in China, the dietary beliefs and behaviors in Chinese psoriasis patients would be very likely to show different patterns. Nevertheless, the information of this large population is still unknown. In this regard, the investigators conduct a questionnaire-based survey, aiming to assess the dietary perceptions and behaviors of Chinese psoriasis patients.

Full description

A total of 25 medical institutions all over China participated in the survey. Psoriasis patients surveyed were from both outpatient and inpatient dermatology departments. Researchers from each institution were trained for assisting patients to fill the questionnaire. Each participant filled the online-based questionnaire anonymously in a private setting. The questionnaire consisted of 54 main questions and extended questions, concerning the profile of disease conditions, perceptions and behaviors of diet in their daily life.

Enrollment: 3,453 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Age ≥ 18 years old.
• Confirmed diagnosis of psoriasis.
• Duration of psoriasis ≥ 3 years.
• Must be able to read and understand the questionnaire.
• Receive a full explanation of the purpose and content of the trial before the study begins, and voluntarily sign a written consent form.

Exclusion criteria

• Unable to read or understand the questionnaire.
• Other conditions deemed by the investigator to be inappropriate for this study.