Status:

TERMINATED

Ultraviolet (UVA and UVB) Light Therapy in the Treatment of Inflammatory Skin Conditions

Lead Sponsor:

University of Michigan

Conditions:

Atopic Dermatitis

Psoriasis

Eligibility:

All Genders

10-80 years

Phase:

PHASE1

PHASE2

Brief Summary

The purpose of this investigation is to study the effectiveness of longer wavelength UVA1 (340-400nm) or shorter wavelength ultraviolet B \[UVB\] (290-320nm) irradiation in the treatment of inflammato...

Detailed Description

The purpose of this investigation is to study the effectiveness of longer wavelength UVA1 (340-400nm) or shorter wavelength UVB (290-320nm) irradiation in the treatment of inflammatory skin conditions...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Ages: 10-80 years
  • Clinical diagnosis of inflammatory dermatoses such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, mycosis fungoides, alopecia areata, and urticaria.
  • No disease states or physical conditions that would impair evaluation of the test site.
  • Willing and able to receive UVA1 or UVB, as directed in the protocol; make evaluation visits; and follow protocol restrictions.
  • Signed, written, witnessed, informed consent form.
  • Must live within a reasonable driving distance of Ann Arbor, Michigan, and/or be able to attend all of the scheduled appointments during the study.

Exclusion

  • History of photosensitivity (development of hives or bumps with exposure to light).
  • UVA1 or UVB irradiation hypersensitivity in a UVA1/UVB photo-provocation test.
  • Pregnant or nursing women.
  • Involved in an investigational study within the previous 4 weeks.
  • Presence of bacterial superinfection.
  • Taken oral therapy for skin condition within the last 4 weeks
  • Topical steroid therapy within the last 2 weeks
  • History of excessive scar formation or keloids

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 1 2000

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

January 1 2011

Estimated Enrollment :

28 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00129415

Start Date

August 1 2000

End Date

January 1 2011

Last Update

May 22 2015

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University of Michigan Department of Dermatology

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, 48109