The effect of Isotretinoin on mood in patients with severe acne - a feasibility study and dermatologists perception (Old ID 22245)

Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation
Role

Chief Investigator

Description

Part A - Triple blind RCT using Isotretinoin/Doxycyline for 2 weeks in patients with severe acne. Mood will be assessed at the start and en of two weeks using K10, CES-D, CLQI, WHO-QOL BREF. Outcome measures include percentage that agree to reandomisation, complaince/follow up and questionnaire sensitivity. Part B - Questionnaire conducted at Australasian Dermatology Conference in Adelaide in May this year regarding dermatologists perceptions on the effect of Isotretinoin on mood.

Date

01 Mar 2015 - 30 Jun 2016

Project Type

N/A

Keywords

Isotretinoin;Acne;Dermatology;Mood;RCT

Funding Body

Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation

Amount

1369

Project Team

Vega Frittelli;Ronny Gunnarsson