Pulsed Dye Laser Treatment of Onychomycosis
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Onychomycosis
- Interventions
- Device: Pulsed Dye Laser for the treatment of nail fungus
- Registration Number
- NCT01915355
- Lead Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this research is to investigate the use of the Candela V-beam Pulsed Dye Laser for the treatment of onychomycosis, or nail fungus.
Hypothesis: Complete nail clearance will occur in approximately half of patients after 3 laser treatments.
- Detailed Description
10 patients will participate nationally. The investigators hope to enroll all 10 patients at Jefferson. Involvement in the study will last about 8-12 weeks for the subject. The entire study will take about 12 months to complete.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 11
Inclusion Criteria
- Ages 18-65 years old
- Diagnosis of onychomycosis based on positive fungal culture for dermatophyte and positive PAS from toenail clipping
Exclusion Criteria
- HIV/immunosuppression
- Candidal toenail infection
- Prior PO antifungal therapy within last 6 months
- Personal history of psoriasis, lichen planus, or significant photosensitivity disorder
- Any serious generalized medical condition
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Pulsed Dye Laser for fungus treatment Pulsed Dye Laser for the treatment of nail fungus The purpose of this research is to investigate the use of the Candela V-beam Pulsed Dye Laser for the treatment of onychomycosis, a common nail fungus.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Total Nail Clearance approximately 12 weeks After 3 laser treatments, the subject should experience clinical clearance.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Jefferson Dermatology Associates
🇺🇸Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States