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Administrative data

NCT number NCT00476697
Other study ID # Derm 364
Secondary ID
Status Terminated
Phase N/A
First received May 18, 2007
Last updated July 24, 2015
Start date January 1997
Est. completion date July 2003

Study information

Verified date July 2015
Source University of Michigan
Contact n/a
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority United States: Institutional Review Board
Study type Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this investigation is to evaluate the effectiveness of high-dose UVA1 irradiation in the treatment of fibrosing conditions of the skin, e.g., keloid (a thick scar from growth of fibrous tissue), scleroderma (deposits of fibrous tissue in the skin) and acne keloidalis nuchae (keloids on the back of the neck or hairline) old burn scars, granuloma annulare or other similar skin conditions. This UVA1 dosing schedule has been used successfully in Germany for various skin diseases, such as the above mentioned scleroderma.


Description:

Ultraviolet rays from the sun that reach the earth surface are divided into shorter wavelength, hence high energy, UVB (290-320nm) and longer wavelength, hence low energy UVA (320-400nm). The wavelengths of light that cause sunburn and are associated with skin cancer causation is the high energy UVB. UVA wavelengths can be further divided into relatively shorter wavelength, hence higher energy UVA2 (320-340nm) and longer wavelength, lower energy UVA1 (340-400nm). Phototherapy light boxes used in our clinic for the treatment of psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and pruritus, as well as those used in tanning salons emit both UVB and UVA wavelengths of light. The advantages of using UVA1 light source in the treatment of skin conditions are 1) lack of skin cancer and sunburn causing rays (UVB) and 2) as a consequence, the ability to treat patients more safely and longer.

Keloid, scleroderma, acne keloidalis nuchae, and burn scars are all characterized by collagenous thickening of the skin resulting in superficial and deep cutaneous sclerosis. Treatments for these disabling conditions are inadequate at present. Recently, in non-controlled studies, UVA1 was shown to induce improvement in patients with scleroderma, granuloma annulare and urticaria pigmentosa (1-3). The mode of action of UVA1 treatment is not completely understood, however, local immuno-modulation appears to be important (4). UVA1 has also been shown to stimulate collagenase activity in a dose dependent manner in the dermis (5,6). We postulate, therefore, that UVA1 in appropriate doses can improve these fibrosing skin conditions safely through collagenase-mediated removal of excess dermal collagen.

Based on the result of this pilot study, a formal controlled clinical investigation is planned.


Recruitment information / eligibility

Status Terminated
Enrollment 23
Est. completion date July 2003
Est. primary completion date July 2003
Accepts healthy volunteers No
Gender Both
Age group 10 Years to 80 Years
Eligibility Inclusion Criteria:

- Age: 10-80 years

- Clinical diagnosis of keloid (or hypertrophic scar), scleroderma, acne keloidalis nuchae, old burn scars, granuloma annulare, and other related conditions associated with altered dermal matrix.

- No disease states or physical conditions which would impair evaluation of the test site.

- Willing and able to receive UVA1 as directed in the protocol, make evaluation visits, and follow protocol restrictions.

- Signed, written, witnessed, informed consent form.

- Must live within driving distance of Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Exclusion Criteria:

- History of photosensitivity.

- Pregnant or nursing women.

- Systemic therapy for the fibrosing skin condition within 30 days prior to study enrollment.

- Involved in an investigational study within the previous 4 weeks.

Study Design

Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment


Intervention

Device:
German manufactured UVA1 emitting light system
The dose and scheduling of irradiation is as follows: Up to 130J/cm2 from a UVA1 Sellamed irradiation device with irradiations up to 5 times per week.

Locations

Country Name City State
United States University of Michigan Department of Dermatology Ann Arbor Michigan

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor Collaborator
University of Michigan

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United States, 

Outcome

Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Primary Measurement of plaque thickness, increase in mobility, plaque hardness 16 weeks No
Secondary Analysis of collagen levels, mmp induction 16 weeks No
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