An Analysis of the Effect of Topical Cromolyn Sodium on Rosacea-associated Erythema
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2014-04-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
This study is designed to investigate whether topical application of a cromolyn sodium
solution is able to decrease the facial redness seen in patients with papulopustular rosacea.
Previous work in the lab of Dr. Di Nardo on mice has suggested that cromolyn may be able to
have this effect. The study will enroll a total of 10 patients. 5 will randomly be assigned
to receive the cromolyn sodium solution, and the other 5 will be randomly assigned to receive
the placebo solution. All participants will be instructed to apply their assigned solution
twice daily to their face. Patients will return to the clinic 3, 6, and 8 weeks after the
distribution of the solutions to measure the efficacy of their assigned solution.