Rapid Onset of Action and Quality-of-Life Improvements in Chinese Patients with Plaque Psoriasis Treated with Calcipotriol plus Betamethasone Dipropionate Aerosol Foam in a Randomized Phase 3 Trial - Scorecard - MDSpire

Rapid Onset of Action and Quality-of-Life Improvements in Chinese Patients with Plaque Psoriasis Treated with Calcipotriol plus Betamethasone Dipropionate Aerosol Foam in a Randomized Phase 3 Trial

  • By

  • Lin Cai

  • Furen Zhang

  • Guoqiang Zhang

  • Yangfeng Ding

  • Yan Zhou

  • Shanshan Li

  • Juan Tao

  • Wei Yan

  • Rong Xiao

  • Bin Yang

  • Jianjun Qiao

  • Xiaoyong Man

  • Zaixing Wang

  • Adam El Mongy Jørgensen

  • Merle Kurvits

  • Jens Strodl Andersen

  • Jianzhong Zhang

  • May 3, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Swift Therapeutic Effects and Enhanced Quality of Life in Chinese Individuals with Plaque Psoriasis Following Treatment with Calcipotriol and Betamethasone Dipropionate Aerosol Foam: Results from a Randomized Phase 3 Study

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionPlaque Psoriasis
Key MechanismsTopical treatment using Calcipotriol and Betamethasone Dipropionate in aerosol foam formulation.
Target PopulationNative Chinese adults aged ≥ 18 years with stable plaque psoriasis.
Care SettingMulti-center clinical trial across 39 medical research centers and hospitals in China.

Key Highlights

  • Cal/BD foam demonstrated rapid onset of action and improved quality of life.
  • Efficacy outcomes were comparable or superior to Cal/BD ointment.
  • Treatment adherence is likely to improve with rapid symptom relief.
  • Safety profile of Cal/BD foam was similar to that of Cal/BD ointment.
  • Majority of adverse events were mild and not treatment-related.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Clinical diagnosis of stable plaque psoriasis with specific severity criteria.

Management

  • Use of Cal/BD foam once daily for 4 weeks as a treatment option.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Assess efficacy using the Physician’s Global Assessment and modified Psoriasis Area and Severity Index.

Risks

  • Monitor for mild adverse events; no new safety concerns identified.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Native Chinese adults with mild to moderate plaque psoriasis affecting 2-30% of body surface area.

Cal/BD foam is a promising alternative to standard Cal/BD ointment.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Encourage treatment adherence through rapid symptom relief.
  • Utilize patient-reported outcomes to assess quality of life improvements.
  • Conduct regular monitoring of treatment efficacy and safety.

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