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This study is being done to compare a new, continuous illumination and short Incubation time regimen of 5-aminolevulinic acid photodynamic therapy (painless ALA- PDT) to low-dose and conventional dose of oral isotretinoin for treatment of moderate or severe acne vulgaris. The hypothesis is that the painless ALA- PDT will be equally or more efficacious as oral isotretinoin, and taking effect more quickly with less adverse effect.


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NCT number NCT04167982
Study type Interventional
Source Shanghai Dermatology Hospital
Contact Lei Shi, MD PhD
Phone 18017336512
Email leishinsh@163.com
Status Recruiting
Phase N/A
Start date March 28, 2020
Completion date November 30, 2022

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