Clinical trials: Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)
Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy
The Effect of Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy on the Success of Root Canal Treatment
The decontamination of the root canal system from pathological microflora is essential for the success of endodontic treatment. Mechanical instrumentation and irrigation solutions, known as the chemomechanical process, are…
- Trial name
- NCT06634745
- Testing
- Standard Needle Irrigation (SNI), Passive Ultrasonic Irrigation (PUI, EndoActivator (EA)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Verruca Vulgaris
Photodynamic Therapy in Treatment of Verrucae
To assess the efficacy (clinically and dermoscopically) and safety of photodynamic therapy using intralesional injection of 4% methylene blue solution as a photosensitizer with IPL versus IPL only in treatment of warts.
- Trial name
- NCT04620785
- Testing
- methylene blue / IPL, IPL, saline
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University
Photochemotherapy Reaction, Dental Pulp Necrosis
Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy Associated With the Conventional Endodontic Treatment: A Clinical and Microbiological Study
Microorganisms play a critical role in the etiology and pathogenesis of apical periodontitis. Enterococcus faecalis and Candida sp. are frequently associated with persistent infections.
- Conditions
- Photochemotherapy Reaction, Dental Pulp Necrosis, Polymerase Chain Reaction, Infection
- Trial name
- NCT03212729
- Testing
- ANTIMICROBIAL PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY, Conventional endodontic treatment
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal Fluminense
Dental Caries
Evaluation of Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy as an Adjunct Treatment of Deep Carious Lesions in Children
This project aims to evaluate the effect of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) in deep carious lesions. This study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee and was conducted on 53 patients between 3 and 12 years.
- Trial name
- NCT02908789
- Testing
- Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT), Without Antimicrobial phothodynamic therapy
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal Fluminense
Dental Caries
An in Vitro Evaluation of Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy on Deciduous Carious Dentin
Despite of the decline of dental caries, this disease is still common in polarized groups affecting children. Therefore, the aim of this randomized blind in vivo study was to compare the antimicrobial effect of two antimicrobial…
- Trial name
- NCT02479958
- Testing
- Rubber dam isolation, Tooth drying, Dentin wash with chlorhexidine 2%
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Photodynamic Therapy, Third Molar Extraction
The Effect of Photodynamic Therapy on Post-extraction Third Molar
The extraction of lower third molars is one of the most frequent procedures in oral surgery. For this reason, the extraction of these teeth generally requires a surgical approach involving the elevation of a mucoperiosteal flap…
- Conditions
- Photodynamic Therapy, Third Molar Extraction, Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT06964178
- Testing
- Experimental: antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) after extraction of third molar
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universita di Verona
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
Molar Incisor Hypomineralization
Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy on Teeth With Molar Incisor Hypomineralization
Molar Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH) is a change in the formation of dental enamel of systemic origin that affects at least one of the first four permanent molars and usually affects incisors.
- Trial name
- NCT03904641
- Testing
- aPDT, ART
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nove de Julho
Hypomineralization Molar Incisor
Evaluation of Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy and Minimal Intervention Associated With Deproteinization in Permanent Teeth With Molar Incisor Hypomineralization
Introduction: Molar Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH) is a qualitative defect of enamel development that occurs in the mineralization phase. MIH affects one or more permanent molars and, occasionally, permanent incisors.
- Trial name
- NCT05443035
- Testing
- Antimicrobial PDT and Papacarie Deproteinization, Conventional caries treatment, Antimicrobial PDT and 5% NaOCl Deproteinization
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 69 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nove de Julho
Halitosis
Photodynamic Therapy in Adolescents Halitosis
The aim of the proposed controlled clinical trial is to evaluate the effect of photodynamic therapy (PDT) on the formation of volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) from coated tongue and its action on the severity of halitosis in…
- Trial name
- NCT02007993
- Testing
- PDT, Tongue Scraper
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nove de Julho
Root Canal Infection, Periapical; Infection
Bacteria Elimination in Retreatment Cases Using Different Disinfection Techniques
Nonsurgical root canal retreatment may become essential when the initial endodontic treatment fails because of the persistent intracanal or extracanal infections.It has been stated that the one of the main cause of posttreatment…
- Trial name
- NCT03750162
- Testing
- VDW Ultra, AMD picasso, ProtaperNext X3 gutta-percha
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bulent Ecevit University
Pericoronitis
Evaluation of Photodynamic Therapy in Pericoronitis
In order to reduce the chances of systemic dissemination of the infection and the use of antibiotics, it is mandatory to test effective treatments in the initial phase of pericoronitis aiming to avoid the evolution of the…
- Trial name
- pdt (NCT03576105)
- Testing
- irrigation /sterile saline, Conventional methylene blue as photosensitizer, Methylene blue for oral use as photosensitizer
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nove de Julho
Photodynamic Therapy, Herpes Simplex, Labial
Treatment of Herpes Labialis by Photodynamic Therapy
Lesions of herpes labialis are caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and cause pain and aesthetic compromise. It is characterized by the formation of small vesicles that coalesce and rupture forming extremely painful…
- Trial name
- Herpes (NCT04037475)
- Testing
- photodynamic therapy herpes labialis
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nove de Julho
Dental Caries
Effect of Photodynamic Therapy With Low-level Laser on Infected Dentin in Primary Teeth: A Controlled Clinical Trial
The aim of the proposed study is to assess the clinical effect of photodynamic therapy (PDT) on dentin with carious lesions in primary teeth.
- Trial name
- NCT02734420
- Testing
- PapacarieMBlue and PDT, Toluidine Blue O and PDT, Laser
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 3 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nove de Julho
Periradicular Disease
Comparing the Antibacterial Effect of 810 nm Diode Laser and Photodynamic Therapy
The aim of this study was to compare the Antibacterial Efficacy of Diode Laser 810nm and Photodynamic therapy in reducing bacterial microflora in endodontic retreatment of teeth with periradicular lesion.
- Trial name
- NCT02555488
- Testing
- diode laser, Methylene blue
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shahid Beheshti University
Health Care Associated Infection
Clinical Trial Evaluating Chlorine e6 Derivative-mediated Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy as a Treatment for Denture Stomatitis
Objective: This randomized clinical trial assessed antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy (aPDT) mediated by Photodithazine (PDZ) to treat patients with denture stomatitis (DS).
- Trial name
- NCT04532060
- Testing
- Nystatin, Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- São Paulo State University
Teeth, Endodontically-Treated
Application of Photodynamic Therapy and Diode Laser for Endodontic Therapy of Young Permanent Teeth
The pulp necrosis of permanent immature teeth implies the interruption of the root formation and apical closure. Diode lasers have been used in many areas of dentistry, with tendency of good results in canal and dentine…
- Trial name
- NCT03074136
- Testing
- Photodinamic therapy, Diode laser, 0.5% Sodium hypochlorite
- Where
- Serbia
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Association of Paediatric and Preventive Dentists of Serbia
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
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