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Advanced Harmonic Generation Microscopy for Treatment Assessment of Cutaneous Pigmentary Disorder

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Nevus Zygomaticus
Solar Lentigo
Interventions
Device: HGM
Registration Number
NCT03578315
Lead Sponsor
National Taiwan University Hospital
Brief Summary

In this study, the investigators demonstrated that in vivo THG microscopy can differentiate Solar lentigos (SL), Nevus zygomaticus(NZ) and normal skin based on the optical nature of melanin. This THG-based procedure provides a valuable tool for noninvasive determination of third-order nonlinear susceptibility of melanin within the skin. It can also provide real-time histopathology information for treatment follow-up, without performing an invasive skin biopsy.

Detailed Description

A nonrandomized, controlled, split-face comparative study was conducted to compare the efficacy and safety between quality-switched ruby laser (QSRL) and 532-nm picosecond Nd:YAG laser (532-PSNYL for SL, 1064-PSNYL for NZ) in the treatment of solar lentigo clinically and histologically by harmonic generation microscopy (HGM). After baseline photography and in vivo harmonic generation microscopy (HGM) imaging, QSRL and 532-PSNYL or 1064-PSNYL therapy for solar lentigos and nevus zygomaticus on the left and right side of the face, respectively, were performed for each subject. The subjects underwent follow-up assessment at weeks 3 and 6.

Statistical analysis: All data gathered went through decoding and were analyzed by blinded evaluators using SPSS software (version 20.0; IBM, Armonk, NY). All tests were two-sided. A P value of \< .05 was considered to be statistically significant.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
50
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Nevus zygomaticusHGM25 Patients with Nevus zygomaticus
Solar lentigoHGM25 Patients with Solar lentigo
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
25 participants with Solar Lentigo and 25 participants with Nevus zygomaticus as assessed by clinical photographs6 months

The primary endpoint is the improvement of target at week 6 scored with a 7-grade. physician global assessment

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
25 participants with Solar Lentigo and 25 participants with Nevus zygomaticus as assessed by Harmonic Generation Microscopy.1-2 hours per case

The HGM system will be combined to provide the noninvasive microscopic images in SL and NZ sites during each follow-up for pathological diagnosis

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

National Taiwan University Hospital

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Taipei, Taiwan

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