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Assessment of the Effect of a Dermatology-Oriented Spa Therapy on the Quality of Life of Patients With Psoriasis

This research study, called BAREGES, is investigating how a specific dermatology-focused spa treatment affects the daily lives of adults in the UK living with psoriasis. If you have psoriasis and it impacts your quality of life, this study might be for you. Researchers want to see if three weeks at a special spa in Barèges, France, can make a difference. The study will follow participants over nine months, checking their progress at various points. They are particularly interested in how people feel about their skin condition and overall well-being about four and a half months after the spa treatment. This could help us understand if such spa therapies are a helpful option for improving the quality of life for people with psoriasis.

At a glance

Status

Recruiting

Phase

Sponsor

Thermes de Bareges

Enrolment target

Start

28 Apr 2025

Estimated completion

01 May 2028

Psoriasis

What is this study about?

This study, called BAREGES, is designed to understand if a special kind of spa treatment, focusing on skin health, can genuinely improve the lives of people with psoriasis. Psoriasis is a common skin condition that often affects how people feel about themselves and their daily activities. Researchers want to see if spending three weeks at a specialist spa could make a positive difference.

The spa treatment itself will be provided in Barèges, France. The study will look at how your quality of life changes after the treatment, specifically checking in with you about four and a half months later, and then continuing to follow your progress for a total of nine months. This will help researchers see if any benefits from the spa treatment last over time.

By taking part, you could help doctors and other patients understand whether these types of spa therapies are a useful way to help manage psoriasis and improve how people feel day-to-day. It’s important to remember that this is a research study, and while we hope for positive outcomes, the goal is to learn more.

Key takeaways

Study examines spa treatment for psoriasis.
Aims to improve quality of life.
Involves a 3-week spa stay in France.
Follows participants for 9 months.
For adults with stable psoriasis.
Participation helps future research.

Who may be eligible?

To join this study, you need to be at least 18 years old and have psoriasis. Your psoriasis treatment should have been stable for the last six months, meaning no major changes to your medications or therapies. Also, your psoriasis should have been affecting your quality of life to a certain degree, as measured by a special questionnaire.

You also need to be considered suitable for a dermatology-focused spa treatment by a doctor and be able to commit to an 18-day spa stay, plus be available for follow-up checks over the next nine months. For women who could become pregnant, using effective birth control is also a requirement.

There are some reasons you couldn't take part. These include having any health condition that would make a spa treatment unsafe (like ongoing cancer treatment or severe heart disease), or if you've already had a dermatology-focused spa treatment this year. Also, if you're involved in another medical study or are pregnant, breastfeeding, or unable to freely give your consent, you wouldn't be able to join.

Could this study suit you?

Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.

Are you 18 years old or older?
Do you have psoriasis that affects your daily life?
Has your psoriasis treatment been stable for the last 6 months?
Can you commit to an 18-day spa treatment and 9 months of follow-up?
Are you, if female and able to become pregnant, using effective birth control?
Do you have no medical conditions that would make spa treatment unsafe?

Answer every question to see your result.

What does participation involve?

If you decide to take part, you'll first have an assessment to make sure the study is right for you. If you qualify, you will receive a three-week (18-day) dermatology-focused spa treatment in Barèges, France. This involves specific spa therapies designed for skin conditions.

After the spa treatment, you'll be followed up with several times over a total of nine months. These follow-up checks will likely involve answering questions about your quality of life and how you're feeling about your psoriasis. The study does not involve new medications, but instead focuses on the effects of the spa treatment. You won't have to pay for the spa treatment itself, but you'd need to be affiliated with the social security system or similar for care. The total duration of your involvement, including the spa stay and follow-up, will be about nine months.

Potential risks and benefits

Taking part in this study could potentially improve your quality of life and how you feel about your psoriasis through the specialised spa treatment. You would also be contributing valuable information that could help others with psoriasis in the future. As with any spa treatment, there are potential risks, such as an intolerance to heat or baths, though careful checks are done to prevent this. You always have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without it affecting your medical care.

Locations (2)

Centre Hospitalier Victor Dupouy
Verified postcode
Argenteuil, France· Recruiting
Cabinet Luz Saint Sauveur
Verified postcode
Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France· Recruiting

Common questions

What is psoriasis?

Psoriasis is a common long-term skin condition that causes red, flaky, crusty patches of skin covered with silvery scales. It can affect people's quality of life.

What is spa therapy for skin conditions?

It's a specialised treatment that uses mineral-rich water and other therapies, often under medical supervision, to help manage skin conditions like psoriasis.

Do I have to pay for the spa treatment?

The spa treatment itself is provided by the study, but you need to be affiliated with a social security system or similar. Travel costs are usually the participant's responsibility unless specified.

How long will the study last for me?

Your involvement will last for about nine months in total, including the three-week spa stay and follow-up checks.

Can I leave the study if I change my mind?

Yes, you can leave the study at any time, for any reason, without it affecting your usual medical care.

How to find out more

FUSTIER NF Nans

nans.fustier@univ-grenoble-alpes.fr 04 76 76 50 40 Official trial record

Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.