Clinical trials: Photodynamic Therapy
Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), Epidermolysis Bullosa Dystrophica
Curcumin-Based Photodynamic Therapy in Epidermolysis Bullosa: Wound Healing, Quality of Life, and Salivary Biomarkers
Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a rare condition that causes extreme fragility of the skin and mucous membranes, leading to the formation of painful blisters.
- Conditions
- Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), Epidermolysis Bullosa Dystrophica, Epidermolysis Bullosa Acquisita
- Trial name
- CURE-EB (NCT07596927)
- Testing
- Curcumin-based photodynamic therapy
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Ceuma
Oral Mucositis
Oral Mucositis and Laser Therapy Associated With Photodynamic Therapy
The aim of the study was to evaluate the therapeutic action through the diameter of the lesion, of low level laser (LLL) associated to photodynamic therapy (PDT) in oral mucositis (OM) lesions, in young patients.
- Trial name
- OMLTPT (NCT02555501)
- Testing
- PDT + Low level laser, Low level laser
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Ceuma
Stage I Esophageal Adenocarcinoma, Stage II Esophageal Adenocarcinoma
Clinical Study of Time Optimizing of Endoscopic Photodynamic Therapy on Esophageal and/or Gastric Cardiac Cancer
The therapy of photofrin PDT was effective in improving life quality of patients with advanced esophageal and/or gastric cardiac cancer and the time optimizing for employing laser irradiation was of great importance.The purpose…
- Conditions
- Stage I Esophageal Adenocarcinoma, Stage II Esophageal Adenocarcinoma, Stage III Esophageal Adenocarcinoma, Stage I Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT02628665
- Testing
- photosensitizer(photofrin), 630 nm laser irradiation (DIOMED)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Science and Technology
Orthodontic Appliance Complication, Plaque, Dental
Regular Home Use of Dual-light Photodynamic Therapy on Oral Health in Adolescents Undergoing Fixed Orthodontic Treatment
This study is designed to determine the efficacy of the Lumoral method on oral health in adolescents undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment.
- Conditions
- Orthodontic Appliance Complication, Plaque, Dental, Gingival Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT05825742
- Testing
- Lumoral Treatment, Standard oral health instructions
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Koite Health Oy
Acne Vulgaris
Reduced Side-Effects of Photodynamic Therapy for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Acne (i-PDT)
This research study aims to compare different methods for helping difficult to treat or scarring (cystic) acne, ALA-PDT and i-PDT.
- Trial name
- i-PDT (NCT01689935)
- Testing
- 20 % Aminolevulinic Acid, Red light only, Blue light only
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Macular Degeneration
Celecoxib to Treat Macular Degeneration in Patients Receiving Photodynamic Therapy
This study will determine whether the drug celecoxib (Celebrex® (Registered Trademark)) can help stabilize or improve vision in patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) who are receiving photodynamic therapy, or PDT…
- Trial name
- NCT00043680
- Testing
- Celecoxib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- National Eye Institute (NEI)
Skin Ulcer, Photodynamic Therapy
Low Concentration ALA-PDT in Treatment of Skin Ulcer
Skin ulcer is a common disease with complicated etiopathogenes, which makes it hard to be cured. It has been reported that photodynamic therapy (PDT) can be used to treat skin ulcers which were caused by different diseases.
- Trial name
- NCT04689243
- Testing
- ALA-PDT, red light
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Metastatic Cancer
Photodynamic Therapy With Porfimer Sodium in Treating Patients With Refractory Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: Photodynamic therapy uses light and photosensitizing drugs to kill tumor cells and may be an effective treatment for refractory brain tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT00002647
- Testing
- verteporfin, conventional surgery
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Photodynamic Therapy
Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of Photodynamic Therapy for Root Canal Treatment of Primary Molars
This study will be conducted to evaluate clinical and radiographic success of Photodynamic Therapy for root canal treatment of primary molars in comparison to the standard root canal treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT05820750
- Testing
- photodynamic therapy, pulpectomy with metapex
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Mansoura University
Caries
Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy as an Adjunct for Management of Deep Caries Lesions
Alternatively to conventional treatments, chemo-mechanical caries removal agents can be used. A modality of treatment that has been increasing in dentistry is antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT).
- Trial name
- NCT05236205
- Testing
- Caries removal with a lowspeed drill, Partial removal of carious tissue with the administration of Papacarie™, Partial removal of carious tissue with the administration of Papacarie™ and application of Bixa Orellana extract (20%)
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nove de Julho
Brain Tumor, Recurrent
Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) for Recurrent Pediatric Brain Tumors
The goal of this proposal is to evaluate a new Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) modification which could revolutionize the treatment of brain tumors in children and adults.
- Trial name
- NCT01682746
- Testing
- Photofrin (porfimer sodium) & photodynamic therapy.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Harry T Whelan, MD
Leukemia, Lymphoma
Photodynamic Therapy in Treating Patients With Lymphoma or Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
RATIONALE: Photodynamic therapy uses light and drugs that make cancer cells more sensitive to light to kill cancer cells. Photosensitizing drugs such as aminolevulinic acid are absorbed by cancer cells and, when exposed to light…
- Trial name
- NCT00054171
- Testing
- aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Carcinoma, Basal Cell, Porokeratosis, Disseminated Superficial Actinic
Cytodiagnosis of Basal Cell Carcinoma and Actinic Keratosis Using Papanicolaou and May-grunwald-giemsa Stained Tissue Smear
The purpose of this study is to compare and evaluate the diagnostic performance of scrape cytology using two different cytological staining techniques, and to evaluate additional touch imprint cytology with that of histopathology…
- Trial name
- NCT00218868
- Testing
- Skin scrape
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Neurofibroma
Phase I Clinical Study of the Safety of Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Using LS11 in Children With Plexiform Neurofibromas
Plexiform neurofibromas (PN) represent one of the most significant complications of NF1. They are a significant cause of morbidity in neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) by causing pain, impaired function, and disfigurement.
- Trial name
- PDT (NCT00716469)
- Testing
- LS11
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Plaque, Dental, Dental Plaque Induced Gingivitis
The Effect of Photodynamic Therapy on Plaque in Orthodontic Patients
This randomized controlled trial will be conducted on 40 orthodontic patients at the Department of Orthodontics, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Croatia. Respondents will be randomly allocated into 4 groups (n=10).
- Conditions
- Plaque, Dental, Dental Plaque Induced Gingivitis, White Spot Lesion
- Trial name
- NCT06331442
- Testing
- Photodynamic therapy, Tricalcium phosphate (TCP) varnish with 5% NaF, Chlorhexidine varnish
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zagreb
Choroidal Neovascularization, Macular Degeneration
Photodynamic and Pharmacologic Treatment of CNV
The goal of this pilot study is to validate the use of the combination of Lucentis (ranibizumab) and Visudyne (verteporfin) in the treatment of choroidal neovascularization (CNV) secondary to age-related macular degeneration…
- Trial name
- PBS (NCT00570193)
- Testing
- verteporfin (Visudyne), ranibizumab (Lucentis)
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Mid-Atlantic Retina Consultations, Inc.
Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome
Blue vs Red Light During Levulan Based Photodynamic Therapy in Patients With Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome
The investigators will be testing whether aminolevulinate-based (Levulan™) Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) shows effectiveness in the treatment and prevention of cutaneous basal cell carcinoma (BCC) in Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome (BCNS)…
- Trial name
- NCT02157623
- Testing
- Levulan, Red Light PDT, Blue Light PDT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Edward Maytin, MD, PhD
Acne Vulgaris
Conventional Photodynamic Therapy Versus Daylight Photodynamic Therapy for The Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
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.
- Trial name
- NCT04631250
- Testing
- 5-Aminolevulinic Acid-Containing Product in Cutaneous Dose Form
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
Root Canal Disinfection
Estimate the Effect of aPDT on Root Canal Disinfection
The aim of this study is to compare the clinical effect of traditional root canal disinfection and aPDT on root canal disinfection. And provide the reference for clinical application and experience.
- Trial name
- NCT02929927
- Testing
- Rubber dam isolation, aPDT, 1% iodine tincture
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fujian Medical University
Acne Vulgaris
Efficacy and Safety Study With Visonac Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)
The purpose of this trial is to study the efficacy and safety of Visonac PDT in patients from 9 to 35 years old with Aktilite® CL512.
- Trial name
- NCT00933543
- Testing
- Visonac PDT (MAL PDT), PDT
- Where
- 11 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 107 people
- Sponsor
- Photocure