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NCT Number: NCT01303185

Pulsed Dye Laser for the Psoriatic Nail

The treatment options for nail psoriasis have been limited, and the management of nail psoriasis has been challenging for physicians.To evaluate the effect of pulsed dye laser (PDL) in the treatment of nail psoriasis.

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Key information

Conditions

Psoriatic Nail

Age range

16 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Taipei Medical University - WanFang Hospital

Taipei, Taiwan

About this study

Psoriatic nails of patient's right hand were treated using PDL (595 nm) .The pulsed duration is 1.5ms, the beam diameter is 7mm, and the laser energy is 8.0 to 10.0 J/cm2. The treatment course of pulse dye laser is once monthly for 6 months. Psoriatic nails of both hands are treated with Tazarotene cream for 6 months. Clinical efficacy is statistically evaluated according to Nail Psoriasis Severity Index (NAPSI) score differences between right and left hand one month after 3rd and 6th therapy.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Psoriatic nail refractory to other topical and systemic treatment therapy
  • ≧ 16 years old

Exclusion criteria

  • Patient with pregnancy
  • Patient with photo sensitivity
  • Patient with severe wound around finger nails or paronychia
  • Patient with hypersensitivity to Tazarotene cream

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. NAPSI

    Time frame: 3rd and 6th months

  2. global physician assessment

    Time frame: 3rd and 6th months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2011
Primary completion
2012
Study completion
2012
First posted
Feb 24, 2011
Registry last updated
Dec 12, 2014

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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