CompletedPhase 3

Excimer Lamp Versus Excimer Laser in Vitiligo Treatment

FranceStarted 2009-03-17

Plain-language summary

308 nm excimer lamp and 308 nm excimer laser have both provide interesting results in treating vitiligo. They have the same wavelength but the type of emission of the photons is different. To date there is no direct comparative data concerning these two devices in this indication. The aim of the study is to make an intra-individual prospective comparison between these two phototherapies.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * patient above 18 * vitiligo for more than 3 months * at least 2 vitiligo symmetric patches more than 10cm² * to read and understand the inform consent * to have a social security number * non pregnant for women Exclusion Criteria: * pregnant women * keloids * history of radiotherapy or skin cancer in the treated areas * treatment for vitiligo in the past 4 weeks * phototherapy in the past 12 weeks; history of photodermatosis * treatment inducing photosensibilization * immunosuppression * patient who participated in a study in the past 3 months

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Repigmentation rate in the treated areas

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00696358

SponsorCentre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2009-11-25

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