CompletedNot Applicable

Dual-light Antibacterial Photodynamic Therapy as an Adjunctive Treatment to Corticosteroid Treatment in OLP

Finland13 participantsStarted 2023-02-24

Plain-language summary

This study is designed to investigate the effectiveness of plaque control intervention by home-use dual-light aPDT Lumoral -device as an adjunctive or alternative treatment to triamcinolone acetonide (TCA) mouth rinse or other topical corticosteroid treatment on the symptoms and clinical appearance of symptomatic gingival involvement of oral lichen planus (OLP).

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 85 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Histologically confirmed diagnosis of OLP with bilateral symmetrical lesions and gingival involvement * Able to provide a written consent * Willing and able to complete questionnaires * Able to co-operate with the treatment protocol and avoid any other oral hygiene measures outside of the study protocol Exclusion Criteria: * Lichenoid lesions suspected to be induced by contact allergy or drugs * Any treatment for OLP in two weeks prior to the study/ a history of topical therapy for OLP in the past 2 weeks or systemic therapy in the past 4 weeks; * Pregnant or lactating * Photosensitivity * Use of antibiotics within 2 weeks prior the study

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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

Pain score symptom diary (based on Visual Analogue Scale - VAS)

Timeframe: 12 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05401201

SponsorKoite Health Oy

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-04-01

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