Study of the Efficacy of 532nm Laser and 1064 nm Laser in the Treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematous Versus Topical Corticosteroids Alone

• Status: Terminated
• Trial end date: 2019-12-31
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

This study aims to compare the efficacy of 532nm Potassium Titanyl Phosphate (KTP) laser and 1064 nm Neodymium-doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet (Nd:YAG) laser as adjuncts to topical corticosteroids in the treatment of cutaneous lupus erythematosus versus topical corticosteroids alone.

• Phase: N/A
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Details

• Lead Sponsor: David Weinstein

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Male or female adult 18 years of age or older

• Ability to rate level of pain

• Ability to rate visual satisfaction

• At least 2 active lesions of CLE

Exclusion Criteria:

• New or change in systemic medication for cutaneous lupus in past 6 months

• Allergy to triamcinolone or betamethasone dipropionate cream

• Pregnancy

• Currently a prisoner

• Unable to read and speak English since consent will only be available in English