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Conventional Photodynamic Therapy Versus Daylight Photodynamic Therapy for The Treatment of Acne Vulgaris

NCT04631250 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 15

Last updated 2020-11-17

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Summary

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is considered an effective treatment for acne vulgaris. The study aims to determine whether treatment with daylight as an illumination source is as effective as conventional, red light illumination.

15 patients with acne vulgaris received 4 treatment sessions at three-week intervals. First, 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) was applied to the entire face. Then the face was divided into two symmetrical contralateral treatment areas: the left was covered with a light-impermeable dressing, while the right face was exposed to sunlight. After 2 hours outdoors, the right side of the face was covered, and the left half was illuminated with red light.

Conditions

  • Acne Vulgaris

Interventions

DRUG

5-Aminolevulinic Acid-Containing Product in Cutaneous Dose Form

5-Aminolevulinic Acid was applied to both sides of the face.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center

    lead OTHER_GOV

Study Design

Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
14 Years
Max Age
40 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2018-11-01
Primary Completion
2020-07-01
Completion
2020-07-01

Countries

  • Israel

Study Locations

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