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Study NCT ID:
NCT00007293
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2007-01-04
First Post:
2000-12-16
Brief Title:
Scalp Psoriasis Treatment With a Fiber Optic Comb
Sponsor:
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases NIAMS
Organization:
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases NIAMS
Study Overview
Official Title:
Phototherapy of Psoriasis of the Scalp With a UV-B Emitting Fiber Optic Comb
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2003-02
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
This study will test the safety and effectiveness of a novel fiber optic device for treating scalp psoriasis with ultraviolet UV-B light A effective treatment is not currently available for people with scalp psoriasis Present methods for treating psoriasis with UV-B light cannot be used for the scalp because hair is usually blocking the light from reaching the affected skin Our method overcomes this problem with the use of a comb that has optical fibers to deliver light directly to the skin We will evaluate this device in a clinical setting and will use the results to tailor the design of the comb before producing it in large quantities
Detailed Description:
Scalp psoriasis can be treated with a novel fiber optic delivery system that irradiates the psoriatic scalp of patients with UV-B light via an optical fiber comb Current methods for treatment of psoriasis with light are not applicable to the scalp because hair is usually blocking the light from reaching the affected skin Our method overcomes this problem with the use of a comb that has optical fibers to deliver light directly to the skin We have developed a UV-B light source and a fiber optic comb for use in clinics and doctors offices We will evaluate this device in a clinical setting
The results of this trial will provide data about the effectiveness of the device We will use these results to tailor the design before it is ready for volume production If successful the UV-B light source and fiber optic comb will provide treatment to people affected with scalp psoriasis At present these people do not have any effective treatment available to them
The results of this trial will provide data about the effectiveness of the device We will use these results to tailor the design before it is ready for volume production If successful the UV-B light source and fiber optic comb will provide treatment to people affected with scalp psoriasis At present these people do not have any effective treatment available to them
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None
Secondary IDs
| Secondary ID | Type | Domain | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIAMS-049 | None | None | None |