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Conventional Photodynamic Therapy Versus Daylight Photodynamic Therapy for The Treatment of Acne Vulgaris

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Acne Vulgaris
Interventions
Drug: 5-Aminolevulinic Acid-Containing Product in Cutaneous Dose Form
Registration Number
NCT04631250
Lead Sponsor
Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
Brief Summary

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.

15 patients with acne vulgaris received 4 treatment sessions at three-week intervals. First, 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) was applied to the entire face. Then the face was divided into two symmetrical contralateral treatment areas: the left was covered with a light-impermeable dressing, while the right face was exposed to sunlight. After 2 hours outdoors, the right side of the face was covered, and the left half was illuminated with red light.

Detailed Description

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is considered an effective treatment for acne vulgaris .One of the most important drawbacks of PDT is the pain during illumination.

It has been shown that daylight PDT is an effective treatment for actinic keratosis. In order to examine the efficacy of daylight PDT for acne vulgaris, we used a split-face design: the face was divided into two symmetrical contralateral treatment areas: the left was covered with a light-impermeable dressing, while the right face was exposed to daylight. After 2 hours outdoors, the right side of the face was covered, and the left half was illuminated with red light.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
15
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients with a clinical diagnosis of acne vulgaris on the face
  • Acne lesions include inflammatory papules/ pustules/ nodules and cysts , and non-inflammatory open and closed comedones.
  • Acne refractory to conventional therapies
  • Patients who are unable or do not want to take oral isotretinoin
  • Patients who cannot tolerate isotretinoin
Exclusion Criteria
  • History of oral retinoid use within 12 months of study entry
  • Systemic antibiotics within 6 month of study entry
  • Topical acne treatment within 1 month of study entry
  • Presence of any other skin disease that could interfere with the assessment of the acne, such as folliculitis or rosacea
  • Presence of any other systemic disease that could affect the acne severity by its presence, such as polycystic ovarian syndrome, or by any medication prescribed for the treatment of the systemic diseases (retinoids, antibiotics).
  • Pregnancy or intention to get pregnant
  • lactating woman
  • Porphyria
  • Photosensitive dermatoses
  • Allergy to any component of the photosensitizer compound
  • Personal history of melanoma or dysplastic nevi
  • A beard or other facial hair that might interfere with study assessments;

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Left face: conventional illumination with red light5-Aminolevulinic Acid-Containing Product in Cutaneous Dose FormThe left side was treated with conventional PDT.
Right: daylight illumination5-Aminolevulinic Acid-Containing Product in Cutaneous Dose FormThe right side of the face was treated using daylight PDT
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Reduction in acne lesion counts and total acne severity score on both sides of the faceWe measured the difference between the number of lesions in the first visit and the number of lesions in the follow up visit, 12 weeks after the last teatment

Change in the number of inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne lesions

Difference in adverse effects between the two sidesAfter each of the 4 treatment sessions

Difference in pain scores, erythema after each treatment, erosions and pustulosis

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center

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Tel Aviv, Israel

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