Status:
TERMINATED
Treatment of Vitiligo With Low-energy Visible Light Laser
Lead Sponsor:
Henry Ford Health System
Conditions:
Vitiligo
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is the evaluate the efficacy of using a low-energy 635 nm visible light laser in the treatment of various recalcitrant forms of vitiligo.
Detailed Description
Vitiligo is a pigmentary disorder characterized by depigmented and hypopigmented macules and patches. There are forms of vitiligo which are more resistant to treatment, including segmental vitiligo an...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have active or stable segmental vitiligo on the neck or face, acral vitiligo, or have undergone recent melanocyte-keratinocyte transplantation procedure (MKTP)
- Agree to abide by the Investigator's guidelines regarding photosensitizing drugs and photoprotection
- Be able to understand the requirements of the study, the risks involved, and be able to sign the informed consent form
- Agree to follow and undergo all study-related procedures
Exclusion
- Women who are lactating, pregnant, or planning to become pregnant
- Patients with a recent history of melasma, and other disorders of pigmentation with the exception of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation
- Patients with a known history of photosensitivity disorders
- Photosensitizing medications may be continued throughout of the study at the discretion of the investigator
- Patients with a known history of melanoma or non-melanoma skin cancers
- Concomitant use of tanning beds
- Any reason the investigator feels the patient should not participate in the study
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2010
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
3 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01259986
Start Date
October 1 2010
End Date
September 1 2012
Last Update
September 27 2012
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