CompletedNot Applicable

Study of the Efficacy and Tolerance of Light Therapy in Sensitive Skin

France30 participantsStarted 2018-06-22

Plain-language summary

Light-emitting diode (LED) light therapy is increasingly used successfully and without adverse effects in diabetic leg ulcer, chronic low back pain, chronic myofacial pain in the neck and in several dermatoses such as acne, Psoriasis, alopecia areata and skin rejuvenation. A Korean study conducted in 2013 suggested its effectiveness in patients with sensitive skin in connection with rosacea, acne, eczema. The objective of the study is to perform a study in subjects with a sensitive skin without associated dermatosis.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 70 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age greater than or equal to 18 years * Age less than or equal to 70 * Sensitive skin defined by a score ≥ 40 on the Sensiscale scale * Patient able to consent Exclusion Criteria: * Persons under 18 years of age or over. * Persons suffering from disorders of higher functions preventing comprehension of the questionnaire. * Pregnancy. * Analgesic or medication acting on the nervous system. * Other dermatosis of the face (example: rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis, acne ...). * Neurological or psychiatric illness. * A photosensitizing drug. * Refusal of patient * Patients under legal protection

What they're measuring

Efficacy of light therapy

Timeframe: 2 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03279003

SponsorUniversity Hospital, Brest

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-11-12

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