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
Active Locations (1)
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University of Michigan Department of Dermatology
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, 48109